VIRTUAL URBAN IMMERSION

When you aren't able to come work alongside us in NYC, bring the Urban Immersion experience to your hometown!

Designed for small groups (ages 12 and up), Metro's virtual Urban Immersion curriculum takes a look into six aspects of our ministry in New York City: Homelessness, Food Justice, Youth & Education, Gentrification, Interfaith Work, and Arts & Theater. Each of the six sessions includes a video introduction by one of our local ministers and practitioners, group activities, a community connection, Bible study, questions for reflection and conversation, and a final challenge for engaging this work in your own city.


To purchase the Urban Immersion curriculum for use with your group, please email volunteer@rmmnyc.org.

Cost: $100 (all 6 sessions + intro session)

Add on a live conversation with one of our practitioners: $150 (via Zoom)


URBAN IMMERSION

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.

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

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.  


40% due 3 months prior to your trip


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 fee per set of keys lost charged upon your departure.  If all 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.

(Due to agency requirements, we request that participants be 16 years or older)