UMOJA MN Camp - Volunteer Application 2025

Become a UMOJA MN Camp Volunteer!

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for UMOJA MN! Our camp volunteer program is open to Adults 18+ who are looking to help out and make a difference in the community. Once you submit a volunteer application, your application will be reviewed and we will reach out for a background check.

This winter's camp theme is “Strong Minds, Strong Bodies, Strong Futures!” taking place from March 28-30 at the Hyatt Regency Bloomington. This camp will focus on Black healthcare, wellness, mental health, and future careers in healthcare.

About UMOJA MN Black Heritage Camp

UMOJA MN offers empowerment programs for transracial families, fostering positive Black identity and facilitating open discussions on race. Our comprehensive camp weekend experiences feature tailored programming for children and adults, including cultural celebrations and practical guidance on skin and hair care.

UMOJA MN is a valuable resource for Black youth who have been adopted, fostered, or are in kinship care, as well as their families in Minnesota.
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UMOJA MN requires all volunteers to receive a background check before camp. Do you consent to a background check?*

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Have you volunteered with UMOJA MN before?*

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Availability
What is your availability for UMOJA MN Black Heritage Summer Camp*

Day One; March 28Day Two; March 29Day Three; March 30Entire Duration; March 28th-30th
Please check which time(s) you will most likely be available during camp:*

8 AM - 12 PM12 PM - 5 PM5 PM - 10 PMI will be available for the entire duration of the camp.
Interests

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to share their skills and knowledge in their preferred areas of camp. Please choose tasks or classrooms you are most interested in!

Below are some of the activities we may ask our volunteers to participate in. The activities are subject to change and may be available during other UMOJA MN progamming.

Registration Table:
Check families in; assure they have completed the paperwork to attend camp, assure families have been checked into their correct rooms, have directions to the room and itinerary for each day.

Set Up & Take Down:
Behind the scene volunteers in this role will be tasked with setting up decorations; building classrooms, basic maintenance during the camp, and take down after each activity and clean up when camp ends.

Hallway & Bathroom Monitor:
This is a public hotel, and we need volunteers to help monitor hallways and bathrooms for saftey and to ensure campers are staying on track.

Classroom Support:
Camp will consist of classrooms filled with activities for our youth between the ages of 0-18. These classrooms will be separated by appropriate age groups. We ask that our volunteers choose an age range they feel most CONFIDENT with in supporting the classroom facilitators to assure youth are safe, focus, and have a fantastic time!
Check the boxes next to the tasks you are most interested in supporting:*

Registration TableSet Up & Take DownClassroom SupportHallway & Bathroom Monitor
CLASSROOM SUPPORT: Check the boxes next to the age groups you are most interested in supporting:*

0-23-56-78-910-1213+
Do you have any other skills that you would like us to know about? (Optional)
Do you have any allergies or dietary restrictions we should know about?*

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Become a UMOJA MN Camp Volunteer!

About UMOJA MN Black Heritage Camp

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