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Serving the Chicago and Nashville areas
A Touch of Grace Hospice
8250 South Cicero Avenue
Burbank, IL 60459
Phone: 708.499.3400
Fax: 708.499.3404

545 Mainstream Drive, Suite 408
Nashville, TN 37228
Phone:  615.733.3600
Fax:  615.733.9988

E-mail: info@touchofgrace.net
“A Touch of Grace is truly a blessing for those who do not want to have their loved one in a nursing home. Hospice is a godsend. We couldn’t have done it without you!”

~ Carline Harris
Volunteering: Uplifting for You and Those You Serve
Volunteers play a valuable role at A Touch of Grace Hospice. Our volunteers support our patients and families, either directly or indirectly, by helping with any of the volunteer opportunities outlined below. By volunteering you have the chance to make a difference in the life of someone else.

Thank you for your willingness to give back, and remember, any amount of time you are able to volunteer is appreciated at A Touch of Grace Hospice.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer (at the Chicago or Nashville location), or you have any questions, please contact the volunteer coordinator at (708) 499-3400 or send an email to volunteer@touchofgrace.net
What Can I Do?FAQsVolunteer Videos
What Can I Do?
Direct Patient Volunteer
  • Sitting with a patient and listening to his or her concerns
  • Reading, playing games, listening to music
  • Being available so a family caregiver can have a short break
  • Running errands for a patient or providing transportation
  • Serving as an interpreter
  • Capturing life review and life history
Office Volunteer
  • Data entry, filing
  • Assisting office staff with various tasks
Bereavement Volunteer
  • Making phone calls to families
  • Assisting bereavement coordinator in group therapy sessions
Specialized Service Volunteer
We need volunteers who have a special skill that they would be willing to share with our patients. You must already be licensed and/or certified to provide the following services to our patients and their families:
  • Pet visitations
  • Massage therapy
  • Beautician/Barber services
  • Counseling services
  • Paralegal services
  • Pastoral care/spiritual care
Comfort through the ARTS
This is a perfect opportunity for singing groups, musicians, poetry clubs, drama clubs or graduate students enrolled in art therapy programs who would be willing to volunteer their time to provide:
  • Art at the bedside
  • Music at the bedside
  • Short monologues or skits
  • Poetry
  • Spoken Word
We need individuals who are not only skilled and talented artists but also motivated by compassion for the families we serve. No experience necessary; training on the use of arts in healthcare will be provided.

Internship Possibilities/Opportunities
We offer a wide variety of possibilities for graduate students and college students who are looking for internship opportunities in these areas but not limited to: social work, psychology, chaplaincy, marketing and pharmacy. If the field you are studying is not listed above and you think that you would benefit from an internship at our hospice please feel free to make suggestions or contact us for further details.
FAQs

1) How old do I have to be to volunteer?
As of right now, you must be at least 18 years or older to volunteer with A Touch of Grace Hospice.

2) Do I have to have any experience in hospice care?
No experience is necessary as training will be provided.

3) Where will I be going?
Office volunteers will work out of our administrative office in Burbank. Volunteers seeing patients will go to the patient’s homes, nursing facilities or a hospital.

4) What is the time commitment?
The time commitment is flexible and negotiable, depending on your availability and the needs of our patients and their families.

5) Any other restrictions I should know about?
We ask that you wait at least 12 months after the loss of a close loved one before volunteering with us.
Volunteer Videos
If you have questions regarding the Volunteer Program, please call
(708) 499-3400 and not the phone number that appears on the video.
Watch more videos on the A Touch of Grace Hospice YouTube channel