Hi Son,
Many organisations prefer to take volunteers who have done hospitalero training and who can speak different languages. Like me, you are far from available hospitalera workshops and training courses. However, there are a number of opportunities for you to volunteer. This is info I have on volunteering (hope it is still all up-to-date).
WANT TO VOLUNTEER AS A HOSPITALERO?
You can offer your help directly to the refuge - a list of refuges can be found at
http://www.jacobeo.net/refugios/
Here are some other sites which will assist you in becoming a volunteer:
1.
http://www.csj.uk
Rabanal: Refugio Gaucelmo - If you would like to be considered as a possible warden, please e-mail the Rabanal Warden’s Corodinator at
alisonsp@doctors.org.uk
Miraz – Camino Norte: If you are interested in serving as a warden at Miraz (we still have a few vacancies for 2008, and will be glad to sign you up for 2009), please contact the Miraz Wardens' Coordinator. m-wardens(at)csj.org.uk
2.
http://www.caminosantiago.org/cpperegri ... hosvol.pdf
E-Mail:
hosvol@caminosantiago.org
This is the Federation of Associations on the Camino volunteer form.
Sevilla - Logroño – Vizcaya – Madrid etc
4. Leon: The albergue, "Das Animas" (the Souls) in Ambasmestas, Leon is
sponsored by the Friends of The
Camino de Santiago in Ambasmestas and are looking for hospitaleros. Those interested in applying may send an email to:
das_animas@hotmail.com
5.
http://www.caminhodesantiago.com There is a call for volunteer hospitaleros issued by
the Asociacion de Voluntarios en albergues del
Camino de Santiago (Association of
Camino de Santiago volunteers).
6.
http://www.jacobeo.net/hospitaleros/index.htm Complete the online form
7.
ruavieja@asantiago.org
The Friends of the Way of Santiago of the Rioja region coordinate the hospitaleros in the refuge of Logroño.
8.
http://www.americanpilgrims.com Go to Join, scroll to volunteer.
American Pilgrims have their annual gatherings which include a training workshop for future volunteer hospitaleros.
http://www.americanpilgrims.com/events_national.html
9) Write to Acacio da Paz voluntarioscamino@ yahoo.es
http://www.caminhodesantiago.com
FRANCE
The friends’ report also contains information for those interested in becoming hospitaleros in the Grand Palais albergue or the pilgrims welcoming center in SJPP.
Those interested in serving in the other side of the Pyrenees may contact:
Les Amis du Chemin de Saint-Jacques des Pyrenees-Atlantiques
39 rue de la citadelle
64220 Saint Jean Pied de Port
France
caminopa@hotmail.com