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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

    • JULY 20, 2020
    Surgeon Helps Patients Reclaim Their Life

    Surgeon Helps Patients Reclaim Their Life

    Amy Johnson, MD, FACS, FASMBS is the Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Bariatric (weight loss) Surgery Department Medical Director. She completed her medical school education and residency program at Wake Forest University. She is a United States Army and Air Force Veteran and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Johnson says people

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    • JULY 20, 2020
    Area’s Most Comprehensive Weight Loss Program

    Area’s Most Comprehensive Weight Loss Program

    Many people find themselves fighting an array of serious medical conditions brought about by obesity. The Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Weight Loss Surgery Department provides advanced procedures to help patients reclaim their lives and overcome the hurdles associated with excess weight. PMC Bariatric and General Surgeon, Amy Johnson, MD, helps patients understand surgical options that

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    • JULY 15, 2020
    PMC Level II Trauma Center Saving Lives

    PMC Level II Trauma Center Saving Lives

    Despite being located in a rural area, Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has one of the most advanced trauma departments in the state. With the capability to offer specialized emergency care around the clock, the PMC Trauma Department treats life-threatening injuries and high-risk cases from car crash injuries, gunshot wounds and ATV crashes. “Being able to

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    • JULY 15, 2020
    PMC Providing Emergent Care to the Region

    PMC Providing Emergent Care to the Region

    Pikeville Medical Center’s (PMC) Emergency Room (ER) provides medical and surgical care to patients arriving at the medical center in need of immediate attention. The department offers around-the-clock quality healthcare in emergencies and disasters. PMC’s ER has extended the number of services offered to the region to serve patients’ needs better. At this time, PMC’s

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