How can I become a hospitaler on the Camino de Santiago?
Being a hospitaler on the Camino de Santiago means taking on a voluntary welcoming service in pilgrim hostels, providing human, organizational and cultural support to those who travel the Jacobean routes.
Recommended profile:
• Having previously completed the Camino as a pilgrim
• Participating in specific certified training
• Average availability of 1 to 2 weeks per shift
• Spirit of service, emotional balance and intercultural openness
My Way regularly organizes in-person training for hospitalers and provides online multilingual training (PT, ES, EN) through the platform:
https://www.pilgrimacademy.eu
Training content includes:
• Jacobean history and tradition
• Practical management of hostels
• Hospitality ethics
• Safety and support for the pilgrim
• Cultural framework of the Portuguese Camino
The training seeks to preserve the traditional spirit of hospitality, adapting it to contemporary requirements.