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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.