Read the guidelines for the Santiago de Compostela Pilgrim Support Volunteer Program:
### Santiago de Compostela Pilgrim Support Volunteer Program Guidelines
Welcome to the volunteer team for the Santiago de Compostela Pilgrim Support Program. Volunteers play a vital role in welcoming pilgrims at the Pilgrim's Reception Office and assisting along the final stages of the Camino de Santiago. To ensure a safe and supportive environment, all participants must strictly adhere to the following action items and requirements:
* Age and Registration: All volunteers must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application. Registration must be completed online through the official portal at least 45 days prior to the selected service block.
* Language Proficiency: Because you will interact with an international community, fluency in Spanish is mandatory. Additionally, volunteers must demonstrate intermediate proficiency (B1 level or higher) in at least one other language, such as English, French, German, or Portuguese. This must be certified by an official certificate uploaded during registration or verified through a brief online interview conducted within one week of submitting the application.
* Medical and Insurance Coverage: Volunteers must submit a medical certificate signed by a licensed physician within the last 30 days, confirming physical fitness for walking moderate distances (up to 10 kilometers daily). All international volunteers are required to obtain travel insurance with repatriation coverage and present the policy details upon arrival at the volunteer headquarters. Domestic volunteers need only provide a copy of their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).
* Orientation and Training: Participation in the mandatory 3-hour virtual orientation session is required. This session takes place on the first Saturday of each month. Failure to attend this session will result in the immediate cancellation of the volunteer's assigned block, and they must reapply for a future block.
* Accommodation and Identification: Housing is provided in shared dormitories at the pilgrim hostel. Volunteers must wear the official volunteer vest and ID badge at all times while on duty. Vests and badges must be returned to the office coordinator on the final day of service before receiving the certificate of completion.
Based on the guidelines, what must an applicant do to satisfy the language proficiency requirement if they do not upload an official language certificate during online registration?
- ASubmit a signed letter from a university language department certifying their language level.
- Complete a brief online interview within seven days of submitting their application.Answer
- CAgree to perform domestic cleaning and household duties at the pilgrim hostel where they reside.
- DAttend the mandatory orientation session on the first Saturday of their assigned service block.