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Vincentian Service Immersion

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Plunges, or service immersions, are extended experiences where students are given the opportunity to expand their learning beyond the classroom and into the world. These experiences highlight and allow for participation in service opportunities, community building, cultural immersions, and simple living OUTSIDE OF New York City. 

Our intentional partnerships with the Vincentian worldwide family offer participants a glimpse of the lived experience of the Vincentian charism, with each plunge created with a specific focus to enrich participants’ understanding of social justice and spirituality. 

The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15! Students are allowed to attend ONE (1) Plunge per academic year.

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2026-27 Plunge Locations and Dates 

Spring Break

Denver, Colorado: URBAN POVERTY 

  • February 21, 2027 - February 27, 2027
  • Trip Cost: $150 non-refundable deposit + $350 

St. Louis, Missouri: URBAN POVERTY & RACIAL JUSTICE

  • February 21, 2027 - February 27, 2027
  • Trip Cost: $150 non-refundable deposit + $350 

El Paso, Texas: BORDER MIGRATION 

  • February 21, 2027 - February 27, 2027
  • Trip Cost: $150 non-refundable deposit + $350 

West Virginia: RURAL POVERTY & ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE 

  • February 21, 2027 - February 27, 2027
  • Trip Cost: $150 non-refundable deposit + $350 

Los Angeles, California: URBAN POVERTY 

  • February 21, 2027 - February 27, 2027
  • Trip Cost: $150 non-refundable deposit + $350 

Summer

Benson, Vermont: SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE 

  • May 17, 2027 - May 23, 2027
  • Trip Cost: $150 non-refundable deposit + $350 

Macon, Georgia: RURAL POVERTY 

  • May 17, 2027 - May 23, 2027
  • Trip Cost: $150 non-refundable deposit + $350 

Middletown, NY: SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE 

  • May 17, 2027 - May 23, 2027
  • Trip Cost: $150 non-refundable deposit + $35 0 

Panama: CULTURAL IMMERSION

  • May 17, 2027 - May 26, 2027
  • Must have a valid Passport (of your country)
  • Trip Cost: $300 non-refundable deposit + $700

Manila, Philippines: CULTURAL IMMERSION 

  • May 17, 2027 - May 27, 2027
  • Must have a valid Passport (of your country)
  • Trip Cost: $300 non-refundable deposit + $700

Queretaro, Mexico: CULTURAL IMMERSION 

  • May 17, 2027 - May 27, 2027
  • Must have a valid Passport (of your country)
  • Trip Cost: $300 non-refundable deposit + $700

**2026-2027 Plunge locations are contingent upon the discretion of Public Safety, and the availability of sites to accept student volunteer groups.** 

Questions? 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact: 

Assistant Director for Vincentian Service 
Canile Jackson 
[email protected]  
(718) 990-3412 

Vincentian Service Immersion Graduate Assistant 
Gabriella Onesto
gabriella.onesto21@my.stjohns.edu 

Please stop by our Sullivan Hall Office for any Plunge/service-related questions.