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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 18, 2020
    PMC Receives Funding to Produce PPE In-House for Staff

    PMC Receives Funding to Produce PPE In-House for Staff

    Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) received funding to produce face shields for staff treating patients who have either tested positive for COVID-19 or are exhibiting symptoms. Earlier this month, PMC employees presented the idea of using 3-D printers to produce frames for face shields, which are recommended for use during the COVID-19 pandemic. When they heard

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    • APRIL 17, 2020
    Protecting Pregnant Patients

    Protecting Pregnant Patients

    PMC recognizes many patients will require routine care during the COVID-19 pandemic, among those are patients who are pregnant. PMC’s highly-trained staff, obstetricians, gynecologists, neonatologists, respiratory therapists and nursing specialists stand ready to provide quality healthcare to the region. PMC is following guidelines set by the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Governor, the Centers for Disease Control

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    • APRIL 17, 2020
    WIFI Hotspot for Patients to Use Telehealth

    WIFI Hotspot for Patients to Use Telehealth

    Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is now offering telehealth services to continue to provide quality medical care to our patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Qualified patients can now use a smartphone, tablet, or computer equipped with a camera to see and talk with a PMC health care provider.  Not every type of appointment will qualify. Many

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    • APRIL 16, 2020
    As a Healthcare Professional, Walking Away Is Not an Option

    As a Healthcare Professional, Walking Away Is Not an Option

    Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has exceptional employees who stand ready to care for patients in the region. There are many warriors on the frontlines fighting for the safety of patient, visitors and coworkers during this unprecedented COVID-19 crisis. They are selflessly providing care to the area. These individuals go above and beyond daily, honoring the

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