Hospice Volunteers of Hancock County

10/25/2025

Thank you to all who joined us tonight for the final Dinners for a Cause event of the season! We appreciate your support! Great people, food, and conversation! Thank you to the Crocker House Country Inn for hosting this special dinner to help us raise funds for HVHC! We appreciate your generosity! If you missed out on dinners this year, we will be back next year with more wonderful places. Great season! Thanks to all who donated time, food, and space to make these a wonderful success! And thanks to all who participated!

10/11/2025

Evensong Singers, covering the Blue Hill and Ellsworth areas, is looking for a new Volunteer Choir Director. The Choir Director holds a weekly rehearsal and works closely with a choir volunteer to schedule sings for patients and families, sometimes at the very end of life. This is a special role, that takes someone with a love for singing, leading, and making a difference in the lives of others. If you are interested or know someone who is, please contact us at 207-667-2531.

We are also looking for more singers to join our group. There is a wide range of songs from hymns to country and even a little something for those growing up in the 60s and 70s. We need all voices, especially alto, tenor, and bass.

Special thank you to Hunt Gressitt, who has been leading the choir for the past 8 years. We appreciate all you have done. Thank you!!!

10/03/2025

Help support Hospice Volunteers of Hancock County when you purchase a reusable bag from the Ellsworth Hannaford. We get $1.00 for each bag sold in October. Every bit helps!

Thank you to Hannaford for their continued support!

09/28/2025

Did you know we serve over 300 community members each year who are in need of medical equipment?

If you have unused medical equipment collecting dust in your home, please consider donating to Hospice Volunteers of Hancock County. If you need equipment, please stop by during our business hours, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:30pm There is always someone here to help.

We have an abundance of walkers, commodes, shower chairs and more. We are in desperate need of wheelchairs. Visit our website for more information on what we can and cannot take.

We appreciate all who donate and all who utilize this service. Thank you!

https://www.hospiceofhancock.org/equipment-exchange/

09/26/2025

Don't miss our next training for Patient Care volunteers! Training starts October 2. We are looking for those interested in supporting patients and families on palliative and hospice care services.

This is special work, and we hope you will join us. Visit our website for more information and to complete an application.

https://www.hospiceofhancock.org/volunteers-make-a-difference/

09/25/2025

How much fun can you have at one of our Dinners for a Cause events? A lot!!! If you missed out on Breakwater and Whiskey Pairings at the Blind Lobster in Franklin, there is still time!

We have two more spots in our Dinner by the Book on October 18 and four spots left for the Crocker House Dinner on October 24. Visit our website for more details and call us today to sign up! Let us treat you as you support Hospice Volunteers of Hancock County!

https://www.hospiceofhancock.org/dinners-for-a-cause/

09/12/2025

We are pleased to introduce our Circle of Comfort Email newsletter, a compassionate initiative for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one.

Subscribers will receive one supportive email per month for a total of 12 months. Each email is designed with care to help you navigate the complexities of grief, providing insights and encouragement to remind you that you are not alone in your journey.

Alongside emotional support, our newsletter will keep you updated with the latest support group sessions and special offerings. We invite you to join our Circle of Comfort by clicking the link below.

We look forward to supporting you through this grief journey with empathy and understanding.

https://www.hospiceofhancock.org/bereavement-support/

09/11/2025

Join our amazing team of volunteers! We currently have 87 volunteers, but we need more to meet the growing need for both palliative and hospice care patients. If you are a compassionate individual who enjoys helping others, we want to hear from you.

Our next training starts on October 2nd in Ellsworth. There are 4-weekly in person sessions, and the rest is online making it more convenient for you. Our greatest needs are in Ellsworth, Blue Hill, and the Bucksport areas. Visit our website to learn more and to complete an online application.

https://www.hospiceofhancock.org/volunteers-make-a-difference/

09/10/2025

Our Dinners for a Cause fundraiser is here! These dinners benefit Hospice Volunteers of Hancock County. Hosts for these dinners open their homes, put on an amazing dinner, cater to our wonderful guests as they enjoy conversation with others.

Our first dinner at Breakwater was incredible! We still have a few spots open in two of our dinners. Barbara Clark and her book club are hosting one of these dinners, and the Crocker House County Inn on beautiful Hancock Point is hosting the other.

Visit our website for more information. If you have never attended one of these dinners, you are in for a treat!

https://www.hospiceofhancock.org/dinners-for-a-cause/

09/09/2025

We are pleased to announce that our Grief Groups have been scheduled for Fall 2025, starting September 24. These groups meet weekly for 8 weeks.

Thanks to our volunteers we are able to offer groups in Ellsworth, MDI, and Blue Hill. Visit our website for more information and to preregister. Support from others is such an important piece in the healing process. We do hope you will join us.

https://www.hospiceofhancock.org/bereavement-support/

08/19/2025

Fun Ice Cream social today for our volunteers! Thank you all for supporting those we serve! Our chance to serve you! And a special thank you to Mortons Moo Ice Cream for donating ice cream for our event! The best ice cream around!

07/17/2025

We serve patients on all Palliative and Medical Hospice programs by adding additional volunteer support. It takes a team to support patients with serious illness and their families. We are here to serve and all our services are available at no cost to you. Volunteers cover 2-4 hours per visit.

Call us at 207-667-2531 or visit our website to learn more. hospiceofhancock.org. Volunteers provide companionship, respite, Reiki, Pet Therapy, and Life Stories.

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