Mission Trips

Experiential Service Learning

Age

Highschool, College, Adult

Dates

Spring, Summer

Cost

$400/person (6 day experience)

includes food and housing

Trip Overview:

Join us in the historic Sweet Auburn neighborhood of Atlanta for an experiential service-learning opportunity. Rather than “fix” the poor or pop in-and-out for a work project, we invite your group to connect with neighbors of different backgrounds and stories, participate in the ongoing hands-on work of Remerge, gain a deeper understanding of poverty and reconciliation, and engage in meaningful conversations and activities.

Service-learning experiences are intense crash courses in joining lives across divisions. Learn mindsets and skills for developing reciprocal relationships and engaging in the practical work of reconciliation. This experiential learning opportunity will also guide you in developing an action plan for transforming your own community.

Trip Details:

  1. Submit an online application. 
  2. The Remerge Team will contact you to confirm details and approve the dates.
  3. Submit your $500 deposit.
  4. Come to Atlanta for your trip!

All groups must have a minimum of at least eight (8) people, with at least one member age 21 or older to serve as the team leader.

Week-long trips are $400 per person. A deposit of $500 is required to secure your trip dates after your group has been approved. The balance is due on arrival.

Age Appropriate
Due to the nature and intensity of this experience a certain level of maturity is necessary. Your group will be engaging with persons and places that need to be taken seriously and treated with caution and respect. We require that all
participants be of at least high school age unless previously approved by Remerge staff.


Medical Release Forms
Please be aware of your responsibilities in securing a parent permission slip and medical release form. 


Release of Liability
Upon your arrival please provide Remerge with a Release of Liability form for every person. (Form provided
by Remerge)

Lodging
Your team will stay at our partner church, North Avenue Presbyterian Church in midtown Atlanta

Sleeping
Cots or air mattresses will be provided but you are responsible to bring your own bedding (sheets, pillow, blanket or sleeping bag).

Showers
Showers are provided at North Avenue Presbyterian Church, but you are responsible for your own towels, washcloths, soap/shampoo, shower shoes.

Food
All meals during your trip are provided by Remerge. Snacks are the responsibility of each group.

You are responsible for all transportation to and from Remerge as well as during the trip. 

Accordion Content

We recommend that everything you bring fit into one medium sized suitcase or duffle bag. Do not
bring anything you cannot carry yourself. The key is to pack light!


Suggested Items:
First-Aid kit
Water bottle with your name on it
Bible, pen and journal or notebook
Personal toiletries – shampoo, soap, toothbrush etc.
Shower shoes or flip-flops
Towels and wash cloths
Sunscreen
Antibacterial gel
Back pack with your name on it
Rubber or latex gloves and one pair of work gloves
Driver’s license or some form of ID


Suggested Clothing:
One pair of comfortable closed toe walking shoes. No sandals will be allowed on the streets.
Work clothes that you can get dirty – shoes, pants, shirt
Lightweight jacket or sweater (depending on season)
Rain coat- always assume it will rain at least one day
Conservative clothing – no halter tops, spaghetti straps, tight clothing or short shorts. Regular pants, shorts and t
shirts are appropriate. – –
Come prepared with enough clothes to last the entire length of the mission as our schedule does not permit
anytime to do laundry
Bring at least 2 t-shirts for everyday during the spring and summer