HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS OF SOMERSET COUNTY INC

What HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS OF SOMERSET COUNTY INC does

Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County Inc (HVOSC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1989 and based in Skowhegan, Maine, that delivers free, volunteer-driven non-medical hospice and bereavement support to residents of Somerset County. The organization was created by two nurses who observed that the broader needs of patients with life-limiting illness were not being met by medical hospice alone, and it has since trained over 200 volunteers who serve hundreds of patients and families. Its service portfolio spans Direct Care Volunteers, Tender Care end-of-life companions, Adult Bereavement Companions, Group Facilitators, Teen Bereavement Peer Volunteers and teen office volunteers, the Pet Peace of Mind program (the only such program in Maine), a Veteran-to-Veteran Companion service delivered under the We Honor Veterans framework, and free grief support groups. Unlike medical hospice, HVOSC does not require a six-month prognosis and clients may continue curative treatment, making the model complementary to clinical providers such as Maine General Hospice and Hospice of Eastern Maine with whom it coordinates referrals.

The underlying technology stack is minimal: a WordPress website with WPForms for newsletter sign-ups, PayPal-based online donations, a Facebook page, and email newsletters. There are no proprietary software products, no mobile applications, and no APIs or integrations disclosed. Day-to-day operations are run by a small staff consisting of a Volunteer Coordinator and an Operations Assistant, supported by an 11-member Board of Directors. HVOSC does not generate revenue in a commercial sense; instead, it relies on charitable contributions from individuals, families, towns, and businesses, alongside grants from the Maine Health Access Foundation (MeHAF), AmeriCorps, the Maine Community Foundation, and a 2025-2026 partnership with Vista Volunteers. All services are provided at no charge to Somerset County residents, and pricing is therefore not a commercial mechanism; the go-to-market motion is community-led, with awareness driven by word-of-mouth referrals, community outreach, and partnerships with local healthcare providers and community organizations across the single rural Maine county it serves.

Name

HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS OF SOMERSET COUNTY INC

Legal name

Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County Inc

Website

https://hvosc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Skowhegan, Maine, providing free volunteer-driven non-medical hospice, bereavement, and grief support services to residents of Somerset County. Founded in 1989, it has trained over 200 volunteers and partners with medical hospices and local foundations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Hospice Volunteer Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Volunteer & Companion Support Services (Hospice Volunteer Programs) (HSABAFAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Palliative Care, Hospice & Serious Illness Support (BPAGACAK), Bereavement & Grief Support Services (Hospice-Affiliated/Independent) (HLADAHAL), Non-Hospice Serious-Illness / Community-Based Palliative Care (In-Home) (HSABAFAF)

Keywords

• Hospice volunteer services
• Bereavement support programs
• Community hospice care
• Caregiver respite services
• Grief support groups

Headquarters

HQ city

Skowhegan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Charitable Contributions and Donations: Not-for-profit organization relying on charitable contributions from individuals, families, foundations, towns, and businesses to fund operations and extend reach to those with life-limiting illnesses regardless of financial situation.
2. Grant Funding: Planning grants from Maine Health Access Foundation (MeHAF) and AmeriCorp, generous grant from Maine Community Foundation, and partnership with Vista Volunteers for 2025-2026.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County (HVOSC) is a nonprofit organization that provides free, volunteer-based non-medical support to individuals with life-limiting illnesses and their families throughout Somerset County, Maine. Services include meal preparation, running errands, pet care, caregiver respite, bereavement support groups, grief counseling, and specialized programs for teens and veterans. Unlike medical hospice, clients do not need a six-month prognosis and may still be pursuing curative treatment.

Product overview

Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of volunteer-based hospice support services for individuals with life-limiting illness and their families. The organization provides multiple volunteer programs including Direct Care Volunteer, Tender Care Volunteer, Teen Bereavement Peer Volunteer, Adult Bereavement Companion, Group Facilitator, Pet Peace of Mind, and Veteran-to-Veteran Companion services. All services are provided at no charge to Somerset County residents. Unlike medical hospice, clients do not need a prognosis of six months or less to receive services and may still be pursuing curative treatment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Direct Care Volunteer Program Trained volunteers provide direct non-medical support to individuals with life-limiting illness, helping with daily tasks and giving respite to full-time caregivers.
• Tender Care Volunteer Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 volunteers trained since founding in 1989
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Vista VolunteerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnering with Vista Volunteers in 2025-2026 to support volunteer coordination and program expansion.
• Maine Hospice CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for best practices and highest standards of hospice care. Organization actively engaged with Maine Hospice Council for quality standards.
• Maine General HospicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical hospice partner providing services in Somerset County. HVOSC works in partnership with Maine General Hospice for comprehensive patient care.
• Redington-Fairview General HospitalsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner in the region supporting hospice care coordination and emergency services.
• Maine Association of Non-ProfitssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association membership for nonprofit best practices and networking.
• We Honor VeteranscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud partner in the We Honor Veterans program, committed to providing highest quality care to veterans through respectful inquiry, compassionate listening, and acknowledgement of military service.
• Hospice of Eastern MainesecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMedical hospice provider in Somerset County offering services alongside HVOSC's non-medical volunteer support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Compassus: National hospice, palliative, and home health provider with established volunteer programs supporting patients and families. Comparable as a hospice services incumbent that integrates community volunteers into its care delivery model.
• Amedisys Hospice: Large national hospice and home health provider operating across many U.S. states with extensive volunteer programs. Comparable as a hospice services provider that uses volunteers to deliver non-medical support alongside clinical care, but at much larger scale.
• Hospice Foundation of America: National nonprofit focused on hospice education, public awareness, and bereavement support programming. Comparable as a hospice-support nonprofit at much larger scale, providing resources and programs that overlap with HVOSC's bereavement and community education mission.
• VITAS Healthcare: Largest U.S. hospice provider with extensive volunteer corps and veteran-specific hospice programs. Comparable as a hospice services incumbent with volunteer-driven non-medical support programs that overlap directly with HVOSC's offerings.
• National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization: Largest national membership organization representing hospice and palliative care providers, including operator of the We Honor Veterans program in which HVOSC participates. Comparable as the industry umbrella body whose standards and programs shape HVOSC's operating environment.
• Gentiva Hospice: National hospice and palliative care provider with active volunteer services supporting seriously ill patients. Comparable as a hospice services incumbent integrating volunteer-led non-medical support into its care delivery model.

Direct peers

• Hospice of Eastern Maine (Northern Light Home Care & Hospice): Medical hospice provider and direct partner of HVOSC in Somerset County. Comparable as a regional hospice organization that co-delivers end-of-life services alongside HVOSC's volunteer support.
• MaineGeneral Hospice: Medical hospice program of MaineGeneral Health operating in Somerset County and a direct referral partner of HVOSC. Comparable as a hospice provider serving the same community, with HVOSC providing the non-medical volunteer complement to MaineGeneral's clinical services.
• Maine Hospice Council: Statewide nonprofit hospice advocacy and education organization serving Maine providers and volunteers. Comparable as a peer hospice-support nonprofit in the same geography, focused on community-based hospice quality and volunteer engagement rather than direct clinical care.
• HopeHealth: Nonprofit hospice and palliative care organization with a strong volunteer services arm providing non-medical support, bereavement care, and community education. Comparable as a nonprofit hospice organization that integrates trained volunteers as a core component of its service model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hospice-volunteers-of-somerset-county-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

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