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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

    • AUGUST 16, 2019
    PMC Plastic Surgery Center Recognized Nationwide, Top 15 Percent Accounts in the US

    PMC Plastic Surgery Center Recognized Nationwide, Top 15 Percent Accounts in the US

    Pikeville Medical Center’s (PMC) Plastic Surgery Center was recently recognized nationwide as an Allergan Gold Account. Allergan is a global pharmaceutical leader focused on developing, manufacturing, and commercializing branded pharmaceuticals for patients. Allergan markets a portfolio of leading brands and best-in-class products primarily focused on four key therapeutic areas including medical aesthetics, eye care, central

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    • AUGUST 1, 2019
    PMC Receives National Accreditation for Weight Loss Surgery

    PMC Receives National Accreditation for Weight Loss Surgery

    Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) recently achieved National Accreditation from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). MBSAQIP is a joint program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). This designation effectively highlights PMC’s commitment to providing safe, high-quality bariatric surgical care,

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    • JULY 22, 2019
    PMC Welcomes Family Medicine Physician, Kevin Farthing, DO

    PMC Welcomes Family Medicine Physician, Kevin Farthing, DO

    Dr. Kevin Farthing joins PMC’s highly specialized group of family practice physicians. He will be treating patients at PMC’s Clinic in Prestonsburg. Dr. Farthing received his Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from the University of Kentucky in Lexington. He completed his medical degree from the University of Pikeville Kentucky College Of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr.

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    • JULY 18, 2019
    Pikeville Medical Center Hosts 5k to Benefit Cancer Patients

    Pikeville Medical Center Hosts 5k to Benefit Cancer Patients

    Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is set to host the sixth annual Colors of Courage 5K on Saturday, Aug. 17 in downtown Pikeville. For the second year, the event will be a true color run, with colored powder tossed at various points throughout the race. Proceeds will benefit underinsured patients of the Lawson Cancer Center (LLCC).

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