Hello and Welcome
We are the Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County, a group of trained individuals who are committed to providing the highest quality support for those with a life-limiting illness and the ones who love and care for them. We provide aid and solace to the grieving and seek to educate our community so that each of its members can receive the care that they need. You can reach us at 207-474-7555 – We’re here for you.
Our Mission
The mission of Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County (HVOSC) is to provide the highest quality, compassionate care to those with life-limiting illness and the ones who love and care for them.
We invite community members to join us in whatever way they are able, whether it’s offering time as a volunteer, providing financial support for the organization, or simply helping us get the word out – no one has to travel this road alone.
Our Commitment
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, when the need for hospice care became a calling for two nurses in rural Maine, the seeds of what would become the Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County were planted.
Since then, we have seen so much change! One thing has remained constant – our commitment to approach our work with skill and compassion and to show up in the communities of Somerset County with willingness and love.
Our Services
All of our services are provided at no charge to residents we serve.
Community members who work with us are able to get help with meal preparation, running errands, caring for pets, and respite for caregivers. We also offer bereavement support and programs specifically tailored to caring for teens and Veterans.
Our Future
We have recently received planning grants from Maine Health Access Foundation (MeHAF), and AmeriCorp, a generous grant from the Maine Community Foundation, and are partnering with Vista Volunteers in 2025-2026.
These are very exciting times and we look forward to all the great opportunities these grants will provide!
Our volunteers are compassionate and caring individuals who are trained and certified to provide services to those who are in need of hospice care. We wouldn’t be here without them!
There are so many opportunities for folks who are interested in collaborating with us by becoming a volunteer with our organization! From pet care and running errands to simply being present and offering respite to full time caregivers, volunteers make a huge difference in the lives of those navigating life-limiting conditions and the people who love them.
“Being with families when everything is stripped away but the love and commitment they have for each other is a rare and beautiful privilege, even if it’s throwing in a load of laundry. If my presence lifts a little of the heaviness of that vulnerable time, I’m happy to do it. The special gift hospice offers is a slightly longer runway to say our goodbyes, and I’m here for it in whatever way makes sense to the families I meet.”
-HVOSC Volunteer
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