VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT AMERICAN PILGRIMS
The American Pilgrims on the Camino is a volunteer-led organization.
If you're looking for a way to give back to the pilgrim community, we have many volunteer opportunities available for our members that range from short-term, project-based commitments to ongoing, long-term involvement.
Finance Committee
The finance team is seeking volunteers to help with committee responsibilities including analyzing budgets, developing dashboards and financial reports, managing state and federal compliance programs, and various project work. Volunteers with analytical and problem-solving skills, finance and/or accounting experience and a willingness to jump in and help are encouraged to learn more.
Reach out to treasurer@americanpilgrims.org.
System Administrators
The Tech Team is looking for System Administrator volunteers to support the various platforms used by American Pilgrims such as Neon CRM, Google Workspace, MailChimp, Zoom, and WordPress. Volunteers will help maintain and manage systems and support access and usage by board members and other key volunteers. Time commitment is flexible, about 10-15 hours per month.
For more information, please contact tech@americanpilgrims.org.
Data Analysts
Volunteers with database experience are needed to help gather and analyze data to present in easy-to-understand formats. Specialists will organize and prepare reports and dashboards, monitor data quality, and help board members with queries and analysis. Familiarity with Google Sheets and/or Microsoft Excel, MailChimp, and CRM systems is desired. Time commitment is flexible and approximately 3-5 hours per week on average.
For more information, please contact tech@americanpilgrims.org.
Social Media/Communications
Grant Application Reviewer
Every year, American Pilgrims donates cash grants to support the infrastructure of the Camino. We are seeking volunteers to help us review grant applications, provide input into the final grant selections and communicate with prospective and current grantees. Volunteers must be fluent in Spanish. The time commitment is approximately 40 hours annually.
For more information, please contact grants@americanpilgrims.org.
YouTube Manager
We’re looking for someone who has specific experience with video development, marketing and editing for YouTube. Responsibilities could include editing and posting videos for: our open house interview series, updates from the grants team, videos from the Gathering, promotion of our Hospitalero training program, and more. Some of our teams could also use assistance with video production. We also need help keeping the channel orderly and SEO-friendly.
The time commitment is flexible- perhaps as much as 10 hours per quarter.
For more information, please contact communications@americanpilgrims.org.
Proofreader/Editor
We are seeking copy editors for our quarterly La Concha web magazine. Duties include reading, proofreading and editing submissions from our members. We need editors with excellent reading, writing and grammar skills. La Concha is on a fixed publishing schedule and most of the work would be in the third month if every quarter. We request a minimum of 10 hours of time per quarter, but would gladly accept additional hours for other ongoing projects.
For more information, please contact laconcha@americanpilgrims.org.
Graphic and Web Designer
We’re seeking a graphic designer for a wide variety of design needs. Duties could include: supporting the social media team, designing web and/or YouTube graphics, designing graphics for flyers/handouts, and/or providing design work for the annual gathering. Required skills include professional experience in graphic design and an ability to work with ease across multiple teams. The time commitment is flexible but could range from 5-10 hours per month.
For more information, please contact communications@americanpilgrims.org.
Membership Committee
The membership committee is looking for volunteers to contribute ideas to support American Pilgrims through programming, education, and creating a sense of community. Support includes helping with virtual member events, analyzing membership data, executing member growth goals, and experimenting with new initiatives. Volunteers with great organizational and problem-solving skills, database experience, and a willingness to pitch in and help are encouraged to reach out.
Connect at membership@americanpilgrims.org.
Fundraising Committee
The newly formed Legacy Team seeks volunteers to assist with organization-wide fundraising efforts. Pilgrims passionate about development, non-profit management, and strategic planning will enjoy working with this future-focused group.
Reach out to TColeman@americanpilgrims.org.
Volunteer Opportunities on the Camino
We also coordinate volunteer opportunities on the Camino. Check out our Hospitalero training program or our Ribidiso Welcome Service. We also have a list featuring some opportunities from our partners on our Give Back page.
Rev 04/21/25