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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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    Advanced Women’s Care At PMC

    Advanced Women’s Care At PMC

    A woman has unique health needs that change throughout her life. With this in mind, Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) established the Eastern Kentucky Advanced Women’s Care Center to offer comprehensive services to meet those needs from pregnancy through childbirth and the health of the entire female reproductive system. PMC offers Eastern Kentucky’s largest on-call, board-certified

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    • AUGUST 29, 2024
    Pulmonary Rehabilitation Breathes New Life Into Patients

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    Every breath can be challenging for individuals living with chronic lung conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis or asthma. Pikeville Medical Center’s (PMC) Pulmonary Rehabilitation program provides a possible solution for those seeking to improve their lung function and overall quality of life. The program is designed to improve lung function,

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    • AUGUST 26, 2024
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    • AUGUST 20, 2024
    Colors of Courage 5K Brings Hope to Patients and the Community

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    Runners and walkers are lacing up their shoes for the ninth Colors of Courage 5K Run/Walk to raise money to support cancer patients of the Lawson Cancer Center at Pikeville Medical Center. The Colors of Courage 5K is one of the most popular running/walking events in downtown Pikeville and will be held on the morning

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