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Find your path with Volunteers to Careers!

Find your career with us! Demand for healthcare workers has never been stronger and should you choose a field in healthcare, your future will almost certainly be a bright one career-wise. Volunteering can be your first steps into a rewarding career… before you commit to a course of study. Learn more about the following fields below!

Making a difference

Volunteering at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is an exciting and rewarding opportunity that matches caring people with services that provide help and comfort to the patients and families who come to the hospital. It is also a chance to offer valuable assistance to PMC employees on a daily basis.

 

Why volunteer?

People from all walks of life choose to volunteer for a variety of reasons. Many see volunteering as an opportunity to:

  • Help others
  • Meet new friends
  • Gain new skills or utilize existing skills

Volunteer Classifications

  • Adult volunteers are 18 years and older and serve in a variety of department throughout the hospital.
  • Teen volunteers are 14 to 17 years old and are typically placed in specific areas of the hospital.

Placement depends on skills, interests and availability. Once a volunteer is placed, flexibility is appreciated to help PMC best meet patients’ needs.

Latest News and Events

    • NOVEMBER 19, 2021
    PMC Awarded Chest Pain Accreditation

    PMC Awarded Chest Pain Accreditation

    Pikeville Medical Center’s Heart and Vascular Institute’s team of specialists brings an extensive range of expertise to care for patients of the region. PMC also maintains cutting-edge technology and advanced capabilities to provide comprehensive heart care for patients. In November 2021, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) recognized Pikeville Medical Center for its demonstrated expertise

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    • NOVEMBER 19, 2021
    Smaller Incisions Can Result in Shorter Recovery Time

    Smaller Incisions Can Result in Shorter Recovery Time

    Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) offers qualifying heart patients a minimally invasive aortic valve replacement (a surgical procedure designed to replace a poorly working aortic valve with an artificial one). PMC is one of only a few hospitals in Kentucky that offers a minimally invasive approach to heart bypass and heart valve surgery. The aortic valve

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    • NOVEMBER 12, 2021
    Raising Awareness of Diabetes in Eastern Kentucky

    Raising Awareness of Diabetes in Eastern Kentucky

    November is National Diabetes Month; a time set aside to educate and bring attention to diabetes. The rate of adults diagnosed with diabetes is significantly greater in the Appalachian region than in any other area and is the most common disease in Kentucky. Diabetes, specifically type 2, has greatly affected the health of patients in

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    • NOVEMBER 5, 2021
    Pikeville Medical Center Sleep Center Receives Reaccreditation

    Pikeville Medical Center Sleep Center Receives Reaccreditation

    Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has one of the most comprehensive and experienced sleep centers in the region, committed to providing high-quality care to patients experiencing sleep related issues. Accreditation is a very important component of quality healthcare, as it confirms that services are held to a very high standard and that improvements can be implemented

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