We are not booking any groups for 2020, but we are hopeful to begin welcoming our first groups back beginning in March of 2021. Due to NY State’s travel restrictions, we will not be hosting groups from restricted states. You can find an updated list of those states here: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-travel-advisory. While it is challenging to know when our Urban Immersion program will be back running at full capacity, we are still accepting bookings. We are able to book groups up to two years ahead of time, so feel free to reach out now to book your future experience with us. For a connection to NYC without the travel, check out our new virtual Urban Immersion curriculum available for purchase (above).
The Urban Immersion program is designed to offer groups a chance to learn, listen, and serve alongside one another in the heart of the quintessential urban environment, New York City. The goal is not only to offer volunteer opportunities, but also to challenge participants to ask difficult questions and explore together how our faith fits into this experience.
(Due to agency requirements, we request that participants be 16 years or older)
Included in the cost of your trip:
Dorm Style housing in Midtown Manhattan (including beds, showers, and kitchen usage)
Daily Continental Breakfast
Coordination of Ministry Opportunities
Coordination of Urban Immersion Experiences
A complete and personalized schedule from 9am - 6pm
Debriefing with an urban theologian/minister
Evening Activity Suggestions
Unlimited Metro Card
Background Checks
Cost:
1 Week = $4000 for groups of 15 or less, $300 for each additional participant
(other length trips can be negotiated)
Payment:
1. 10% to reserve your week
This initial deposit can come at any time and will be non-refundable under most circumstances. If you cancel, and we’re able to book someone else in the week you’ve reserved we’ll be glad to refund in full.
2. 40% due 3 months prior to your trip
3. Balance due upon arrival
Checks can be made payable to Metro Baptist Church. You can also pay by credit card on our website (Please contact us for further instructions if paying online). Mail checks to:
Metro Baptist Church
Attn: Urban Immersion Coordinator
410 West 40th Street
New York, NY 10018
All teams must provide a credit card to be kept on file upon arrival when keys are checked out. If keys are lost, there will be a $25 charge per set of keys lost upon your departure. If keys are returned, your credit card will not be charged.
Check In Fee
Groups are encouraged to check in during office hours if possible (Monday-Thursday 10:00am-6:00pm, Friday 10:00am-3:00pm). If you need to check in outside those hours, there will be a $25 check in fee.
For more information or to schedule a trip email us at volunteer@rmmnyc.org