Some pilgrims like to spend a few quiet days reflecting on their journey before returning home. In the Galician countryside near Muxรญa, The Little Fox House offers a place to do just that. The retreat has also shared a short-term opportunity for hospitalero volunteering in Galicia in autumn 2026.
About The Little Fox House ๐ฆ
The Little Fox House, also known as A Casa do Raposito, is located in the village of Morpeguite, near Muxรญa, in northwestern Spain. It is the private home of writer and experienced pilgrim Tracy Saunders. According to its official website, the house is a non-commercial, gift-funded post-Camino retreat rather than a traditional hostel or hotel. Visitors are invited to spend a few days resting, reading, writing, sharing meals and enjoying the garden. The idea is to give pilgrims some time to reflect on their Camino experience before returning to their everyday lives.
Hospitalero volunteering in Galicia: October 30 to November 11, 2026
In October 2026, The Little Fox House announced that it was looking for a volunteer hospitalero/a from October 30 to November 11, 2026. A hospitalero or hospitalera is someone involved in welcoming and supporting pilgrims along the Camino. In this particular case, the host expects relatively few visitors during November and describes the stay as a quiet one. There is another important detail for anyone considering the opportunity: the volunteer must love cats! Several cats live at or around the house, so applicants should feel comfortable sharing the space with them.
This is an unpaid volunteer position. The Little Fox House operates on a donativo, or gift-funded, basis.
What should prospective volunteers know?
The Facebook announcement does not explain all the practical arrangements. Anyone interested should contact the host directly to confirm the expected responsibilities, daily hours, time off, accommodation, meals and any other conditions before making travel plans. The dates above refer specifically to the October-November 2026 request. Availability may change, and the announcement should not be interpreted as an ongoing volunteer vacancy.
For people interested in Camino de Santiago volunteering, pilgrim hospitality and spending some time in rural Galicia, this may be an opportunity worth exploring.
This is an independent editorial article prepared from publicly available information. It was not submitted to Voluntouring.org for publication by The Little Fox House.
Interested in the hospitalero/a opportunity?
The Little Fox House asks prospective volunteers to get in touch by email only.
You can find the contact information and directions on the project’s official website. Please confirm that the position is still available before making any travel arrangements.
