Membership offers you:
A unique way to connect with fellow pilgrims across the globe in our local chapters 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
- Discounted registration for our annual Gathering of Pilgrims;
- Invitation to contribute to La Concha, the publication of American Pilgrims on the Camino; and
- An American Pilgrims patch
To join or renew:
Current member login
(renew memberships and access member services)
Join American Pilgrims as a new member
(all membership types)
Give a gift membership
(all membership types)
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.
Still undecided? Watch this YouTube video and hear directly from our members why they joined and what their membership means to them.
Rev 07/01/2025