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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 15, 2020
    Surgical Services Re-Open With Safety Procedures in Place

    Surgical Services Re-Open With Safety Procedures in Place

    The Commonwealth of Kentucky has put together a plan to slowly re-open the economy. Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) continues to follow the recommendations of Governor Andy Beshear as they begin to re-open medical services for the community. One of the first areas to re-open is the surgery department. Special measures are being made with a

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    • MAY 9, 2020
    Free Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Daily Capability Increased to 125

    Free Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Daily Capability Increased to 125

    *Story Updated 1/18/2021 to reflect the current location/times. For the latest, up-to-date information on testing locations please visit https://www.pikevillehospital.org/covid19/.   Due to the number of people taking advantage of free COVID-19 testing at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC), the number of tests that can be performed each day has nearly doubled.  PMC officials say they are

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    • MAY 1, 2020
    PMC Now Offering Telehealth Option For Urgent Care Patients

    PMC Now Offering Telehealth Option For Urgent Care Patients

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has adopted a temporary telehealth platform for many existing patients as a way to better maintain social distancing. Patients whose scheduled visits meet the criteria for telehealth are contacted by their physician’s staff and given information on how to get connected. Until recently, there has been no

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    • MAY 1, 2020
    PMC’s COVID-19 Physician Task Force

    PMC’s COVID-19 Physician Task Force

    During COVID-19, Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has made numerous changes to meet the evolving demands of the pandemic. The needs of patients, visitors and staff have been evaluated daily, resulting in policy changes, departmental relocations and the appointment of special COVID-19 committees. PMC Assistant CEO, Sr. VP and Chief Medical Officer Aaron Crum, MD recruited

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