Become a Member
American Pilgrims on the Camino membership is open to anyone who has walked, or has dreams of walking, a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Camino bicyclists are also welcome.
We invite you to join the global community of pilgrims to experience the Spirit of the Camino before, during and after your journey!
Membership Offers You
- A unique way to connect with fellow pilgrims across the globe in our local chapter and Facebook groups
- The opportunity to be trained as an hospitalero to serve your fellow pilgrims in albergues across Spain
- Leverage your membership by volunteering at the national or local level; many skills are needed
- The ability to support infrastructure projects on the many routes to Santiago de Compostela
- Exclusive invitations to member-only opportunities such as National Events with special speakers or authors and University of Santiago Camino program
- Preference as a National Events speaker given
In addition, American Pilgrims members enjoy
- Free pilgrim credential;
- Priority registration for our annual Gathering of Pilgrims
- Invitation to contribute to La Concha, the publication of American Pilgrims on the Camino
- One American Pilgrims patch per membership
- Exclusive registration access to the Madrid albergue. Log in to get more details.
Membership levels:
Individual – Individual – $60 annually, for one person, or only $120 for a 3-year membership
Household – $85 annually, for up to four people in one household, or only $170 for a 3-year membership
Student – $20 annually, must be a currently enrolled full-time student
Lifetime – $600 for one person and you never need to renew!
To Join or Renew:
Log in as a current member and renew your membership or access member services.
Join American Pilgrims as a new member.
Give a gift membership.
To upgrade your existing annual membership to a household or lifetime membership, or if you have other questions, email the membership coordinator.
If you wish to pay your membership fees via a contribution from a Donor-Advised Fund account, please confirm that the contribution qualifies under the rules of the Donor-Advised Fund prior to making payment. Please consult with a tax professional for further guidance regarding this and any other donations.
Still undecided? Watch this YouTube video and hear directly from our members why they joined and what their membership means to them.
American Pilgrims on the Camino is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by the law. American Pilgrims does not share membership information in any manner with any other organization or entity. For more information, review our privacy policy.