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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

    • APRIL 20, 2023
    Volunteers Spotlight

    Volunteers Spotlight

    Volunteering is a rewarding experience for both the volunteer and those they serve. Volunteers at PMC are dedicated to interacting with and ensuring visitors, patients and staff have a positive experience. The team of volunteers provides an assortment of services including collecting donated reading materials, providing guidance and directions and accompanying patients and visitors throughoutRead more
    • APRIL 17, 2023
    Volunteer Opportunities at PMC

    Volunteer Opportunities at PMC

    Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) thrives when teams work together. The incredible team of volunteers at PMC is vital to the entire organization and is made up of many dedicated and talented individuals of all ages. PMC volunteers provide various services that improve the overall experience of patients and visitors, and are often among the first

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    • APRIL 13, 2023
    Caring for Children With Autism Is a Priority at PMC

    Caring for Children With Autism Is a Priority at PMC

    During the month of April, individuals and businesses throughout the world take time to honor those on the autism spectrum and recognize the continued need for support, understanding and acceptance. World Autism Month is also a time to celebrate accomplishments and empower both adults and children on the autism spectrum. According to a recent report

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    • APRIL 10, 2023
    PMC Offering the Region’s Only Dedicated Autism Center

    PMC Offering the Region’s Only Dedicated Autism Center

    In May of 2020, Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) opened the Appalachian Valley Autism (AVA) Center in Pikeville, the first comprehensive facility of its kind in the region to offer applied behavior analysis (ABA), speech, occupational and feeding therapies for children on the autism spectrum. Almost immediately after opening, the AVA Center was faced with the

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