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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

    • MAY 22, 2023
    PMC Offers the Only Hand Therapy Program in Eastern Kentucky

    PMC Offers the Only Hand Therapy Program in Eastern Kentucky

    One of the most common reasons patients participate in outpatient physical and/or occupational therapy services, whether post-surgery or by physician referral, for other reasons is injuries to the hand or arm. It is crucial for patients who experience these types of injuries to receive specialized care to regain the function of their arms and hands

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    • MAY 12, 2023
    PMC Senior Vice President & CRO Receives Daisy Lifetime Achievement Award

    PMC Senior Vice President & CRO Receives Daisy Lifetime Achievement Award

    On Wednesday, May 10th, Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Senior Vice President and Chief Regulatory Officer Cheryl Hickman received the DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award. This award was created to recognize nurses who have devoted their entire life’s work to the compassionate care of others. The award was presented to her during National Nurses Week by Chief

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    • MAY 8, 2023
    The Region’s Most Advanced Medical Laboratory

    The Region’s Most Advanced Medical Laboratory

    Advanced technology and state-of-the-art equipment are critical when it comes to providing high level medical care. This is true from surgical procedures all the way to the laboratory. Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has been known for many years for having an advanced laboratory, but multi-million-dollar investments in recent years have elevated the lab to an

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    • APRIL 27, 2023
    Celebrating the Success of PMC’s Therapy Services

    Celebrating the Success of PMC’s Therapy Services

    Dyslexia is a common condition that affects as much as 20% of the population. Pediatric occupational, physical and speech therapies are helpful for children diagnosed with dyslexia and other conditions by offering a diverse range of interventions, strategies and support services to assist children in reaching their full potential. Alisha was diagnosed with dyslexia at

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