Hospice Volunteers of Hancock County

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.

This article shares more about differences and similarities between palliative care and hospice.

Learn about options for care at the end of life and the difference between hospice and palliative care.

07/12/2025

Having fun out on the Sunbeam watching the Regatta races! Thank you to the Maine Seacoast Mission for the amazing Sunbeam and crew to get us out here!

07/12/2025

The Hospice Regatta of Maine will now be utilizing local artists for our treasured event posters. This year Louise Bourne has donated this beautiful piece to create the posters that go to our Regatta Sponsors as a thank you for all the support they give.

You can find this framed poster on our auction website. We are down to just hours to bid now. Visit the site to see how we are doing and to check out this framed piece.
https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/e/15808

For more information on Louise and her beautiful art, you can visit her at louisebourne.com.

07/11/2025

Beautiful start to the Regatta weekend! Thank you Junior Racers and MDI Community Sailing Center! We appreciate the support.

07/11/2025

Someone was hanging out here this morning.

07/10/2025

Check out these wonderful Framed Willard Bond Prints available through our Hospice Regatta of Maine Online Auction. Just added yesterday! We also added something special from Ellsworth Jewelers. Only 2 more days to bid! Click the link below to see what is happening. You can help us reach our goal of $5,000 for this auction. We are already at $2,700!

Thank you to all our sponsors and supporters for our Hospice Regatta of Maine 2025. Everyone send positive energy for the perfect weather on Saturday!

https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/e/15808

07/08/2025

The Hospice Regatta of Maine is coming soon (July 11-13). This year we surprised our amazing sponsors with cookies baked by staff, Board members, and volunteers. Our friends at Darling’s had a little fun with this, but they always have fun! In the end they shared their cookies with each other. 😂

Thank You Sponsors!
The Nemo Fund
A.G.A. Correa & Son
Lawrence Family Foundation
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust
Darling's Auto Mall
Charles Butt
Joe Weber
Mimi Fund
LandVest - Residential New Development
Hamilton Marine
Penobscot Financial Advisors

Thank you for your support! We couldn’t do it without you!

07/03/2025

𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐛𝐲 V𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 O𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 A𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫!

The Hospice Regatta of Maine, our biggest fundraiser of the year, is almost here! Even if you are not a sailor, you can support us through donations or by visiting our fun on-line auction! We have many wonderful donations from local businesses. Visit the link below and put in a bid today!

https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/e/15808

06/13/2025

There is still time to sign up for Five Wishes: The Gift of Conversation, June 17, 10:00am at the Moore Center in Ellsworth. Sign up on our website using the link below.

You can also visit our website to learn more about how you can set up an education session for your own group (church, civic group, business, for those you serve, etc). We have many great seasions available. All education is delivered by staff and volunteers. Complete our online form to request a speaker or call us at 207-667-2531.

https://www.hospiceofhancock.org/education/

06/13/2025

“If you tend to a flower, it will bloom, no matter how many weeds surround it.”Matshona Dhliwayo

Photo by: Katharine Thompson, HVHC Volunteer

06/06/2025

“Love is the flower you've got to let grow." John Lennon

06/05/2025

Grief is different for everyone, and healing from a loss takes time. Talking and sharing with others who are grieving can help in the healing process. Join us for our next group in Mt. Desert in June. There is still time to sign up.

The group will meet on Thursdays starting June 19 and will run for 8 weeks. The session will be held at the Somesville Union Meeting House. You do not have to be alone in your grief.

Our Ellsworth session scheduled for June is full. If you are interested in a group in Ellsworth or Blue Hill, give us a call. We will add you to our waitlist.

To pre-register for the Mt. Desert Grief Support group, visit our website at https://www.hospiceofhancock.org/bereavement-support/.