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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

    • DECEMBER 18, 2019
    PMC Cancer Center Tackling Kentucky’s #1 Cancer

    PMC Cancer Center Tackling Kentucky’s #1 Cancer

    Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is on the front lines of lung cancer, continually working to educate those at risk to be screened early and diagnosed sooner. Kentucky leads the nation in both lung cancer incidences and deaths, according to a recent report published by the American Cancer Society. The study pointed out an incidence rate

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    • DECEMBER 18, 2019
    PMC Specialty Department Ranked #1 in State for Patient Safety

    PMC Specialty Department Ranked #1 in State for Patient Safety

    Pikeville Medical Center’s (PMC) dedication to providing world-class quality healthcare close to home, has received national recognition. CareChex® recently named PMC’s Vascular Department number one in the state for patient safety. This ranking compares clinical quality, patient safety, and performance of virtually all acute care hospitals providing this service. PMC’s vascular specialists help patients with

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    • DECEMBER 3, 2019
    Cutting Edge Technology Improving Outcomes for Orthopedic Patients

    Cutting Edge Technology Improving Outcomes for Orthopedic Patients

    Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is providing the region with the most advanced technology for orthopedic patients. PMC is the only hospital in the state certified by Joint Commission for joint replacement hip, joint replacement knee, and hip fracture. Receiving these certifications means based on reviews, PMC has successfully met national standards, clinical guidelines, and outcomes

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    • DECEMBER 3, 2019
    PMC Helps Patients Manage Knee Replacement Surgery Pain with New Technology

    PMC Helps Patients Manage Knee Replacement Surgery Pain with New Technology

    Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is one of the few hospitals in the state offering iovera° . iovera° is a non-opioid way to manage pain by treating peripheral nerves. The advanced technology distributes cold temperature on targeted nerves that will temporarily disrupt the transmission of pain signals from the pain receptors to the brain. This treatment

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