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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

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    TAVR: A Minimally-Invasive Alternative to Open Heart Surgery at Pikeville Medical Center

    TAVR: A Minimally-Invasive Alternative to Open Heart Surgery at Pikeville Medical Center

    The Heart and Vascular Institute of Eastern Kentucky at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) continues to advance patient care with minimally invasive Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), offering a safer alternative to open-heart surgery for qualifying patients with valve disease. Having performed hundreds of successful procedures, the hospital is providing quicker recovery times and improved quality

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    • JANUARY 31, 2025
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    • JANUARY 20, 2025
    Mettu Children’s Hospital at PMC  Welcomes Pediatric Gastroenterologist

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    Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is pleased to announce the addition of Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Samir Softic, MD, who recently joined the pediatric medical staff at the Mettu Children’s Hospital. In recent years, Pikeville Medical Center has celebrated many accomplishments in pediatric medicine, as PMC has diligently and passionately worked to increase services for this population. On

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    • JANUARY 10, 2025
    PMC Foundation Receives Distraction Therapy Go Karts for Mettu Children’s Hospital

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    The PMC Foundation is thrilled to announce the arrival of “GO Karts” (Gamers Outreach Karts) at Mettu Children’s Hospital at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC). This generous donation from the Gamers Outreach Foundation was made possible through the support of the KFC Foundation (Kentucky Fried Wishes). GO Karts are portable, medical-grade gaming systems designed to provide

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