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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

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    Pikeville Medical Center: Focused on Specialized Care for Children

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    • APRIL 4, 2025
    Recognizing World Autism Month And Advancing Local Support

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    • MARCH 11, 2025
    PMC Earns Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI from the American College of Cardiology

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    The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) for its demonstrated expertise and commitment to treating patients with chest pain, awarding the hospital the prestigious Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI. This accreditation follows a rigorous onsite evaluation of PMC’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients experiencing heart attacks.

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    • MARCH 10, 2025
    PMC Rallying to Support  Eastern Kentucky Flood Victims

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    Eastern Kentucky is once again grappling with an overwhelming crisis as catastrophic flooding has ravaged the region. Thousands of families have been displaced, homes have been destroyed and critical infrastructure, including roads and bridges, has been washed out, leaving many isolated and in dire need of help. The road to recovery will be long and

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