Spend time with pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago in the Northwest Spain

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  • Last activity: 10 Mar 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    We are friends living in a small valley near Galicia, along the Saint James Way ( world-famous, 750-kilometre pilgrimage route also known as the Camino de Santiago) where we life in the nature peacefully.
    We would like to achieve two main projects: eco gardening and a house open to pilgrims base on donation. We have a big vegetable garden (depending on the year) and flower garden. Besides we have a library where peaple can read and even practise yoga.
    We live in a pretty valley with a small river passing through. Our village has 20 inhabitants but is full of pilgrims and tourists during the summer months.
    We are compelled by maintaining an environment that brings together pilgrims, locals and Workawayers.
    We form an awesome team and we are looking for people who love to be in nature in a quiet place with a lot of time for themselves and very independent.
    We are vegetarians and we eat vegetarian food at home and we are trying that in the summer our food could come from our garden.
    We have a limited internet access at home but there are bars where you can use wifi.



    If you help us in the albergue we could arrange a payment according to the minimum wage in Spain per every hour of help although you will have to pay for your own food.

    Only contact us if you are full of energy, enthusiasm and enjoy helping out!
    Minimum stay of one month and at least 23 years old.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Gardening
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I am dreaming of a world where people take care of our environment and of a place where we can share more.
    We open the doors of our home to pilgrims base on donation so we are looking for peaple who likes talking and giving.
    We attempt to live as conscious as posible, taking our personal responsibility for our actions . Taking care of our personal energy to communicate needs and wishes! And on the other hand practice the art of listening. 
    We offer an international and rural experience at the same time. It is a great place to learn Spanish and to connect with the Spanish culture with the locals. You need to be sociable and open.
    Although it is very rural, there are some local bars around and some folk and alternative festivals around here.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    This host offers accommodation and payment.

    Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.

  • Help

    Help

    There are lots of possibilities to integrate yourself in this project. Let me list up some ideas: help out in the garden, help out in the albergue, cooking, painting new signs , informing and assisting pilgrims, updating and maintenance of the social media...
    We are looking for someone with initiative, motivated , responsible, flexible ( very important for us) and independent.
    We frequently have friends and family around so Workawayers have to be sociable and flexible.

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Italian: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We provide 3 meals in a vegetarian albergue in a peaceful village on the Camino de Santiago, which itself crosses Spain from East to West, attracting people from all over the world and from all ways of life.

    The food is vegetarian, basic and you will cook for yourself. Some experiences in cooking and doing dishes are required. We highly apreciate peaple with some knowledge in cooking
    Depending on the season and on the helpers we try to have a daily lunch together.

    Workawayers share a room with 2 bunk beds. Usually we have between 2 helpers. The room is mixed for boys and girls. It's an old stone house in a valley so expect cold and fresh air. We turn on the heating just in winter. Please bring the necessary because the space it's limited. You should bring your sleeping bag ( better for winter no for summer) sheets, towels, boots and warm clothes. The toilet is outside the room.

    Our house has a beautiful view of the chestnuts valley that overlooks the river.
    There are 4 bars and restaurants in the village. There is a shop 3 km away.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We life with two cats and chikens. I love them!!
    We enjoy going out, meeting friends, having some dinner at home, dancing...
    You will meet interesting travellers from all over the world .You could also spend time meeting locals and practise your Spanish.
    You will enjoy the green and beautiful environment, playing guitar, reading, meditating, hiking ....There are beautiful places to hike, trails, some of which can be travelled on horseback or by bike.
    The nearest city is about 40km Ponferrada unfortunately there are no many buses running to Ponferrada.
    If you love nature and peace this is your place!

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    In the village in front of the albergue you can park your caravan. It would be in a public space where it's allowed to park.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 172312418667

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