Helping Hands at Horton Hill To paraphrase the African proverb “It takes a village to raise a child,” it takes a village of volunteers to run a beloved day camp. That is Joanne “Jo” Nelson, director at Camp Horton Hill’s experience. She said, “Girl Scout volunteers have a passion for Girl Scouting, love what they're doing, and are willing to do whatever they can to help!” For volunteer-run Horton Hill, that means unit counselors often come in earlier than expected to look after campers who arrive ahead of the rest, donate craft supplies, take time away from other volunteer pursuits, and even to help handle finances. Whatever it takes to run this summer village for Girl Scouts, Jo has a team member who is ready to help, all for the love of Girl Scouts. There’s even a volunteer who loves to bake and often treats the staff with
homemade cupcakes and other surprises. Of course, every camp needs and values the volunteer with the largest vehicle who can help with the hauling. There’s a Horton Hill volunteer who has transported lumber, program supplies, and hefty containers of water to the Chautauqua County camp, and other volunteers are happy to help her empty her vehicle and put all manner of things in their rightful places. Jo is most proud to say, “Our volunteers are the best and work hard to make our girls and the Girl Scouting organization all that they can be! They are a blessing and can be counted among the many who routinely work at making our world a better place by simply saying, ‘Yes, I'd love to help!’”
Above left: Welcome to Pajama Day! Marlene Norlander (left), retired office manager from the Jamestown Service Center and our Art and Crafts Director, and Judi “Jingles” Edgerton, FOHH treasurer and all round volunteer for HH Day Camp. The campers painted milk jug bird feeders for a badge requirement. Above right: Horton Hill Staff, Camp Director Jo Nelson (center)
Sara Skinner (left), Daisy unit counselor and leader from the Greater Jamestown Service Unit. Drumming instructor, Rhonda Rasmussen (right), a music teacher in Falconer, who attended Timbercrest as a child with bestie Ro Woodard.
Dominique Tucciarone was among the dozens of volunteers who helped the GSWNY recruitment team at nearly 100 school open houses, parent nights, and registration nights this fall to encourage both girls and adults to register. We’re grateful to this team for sharing their time and enthusiasm for Girl Scouting throughout our nine-county service area.
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