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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

    • JULY 15, 2020
    PMC Level II Trauma Center Saving Lives

    PMC Level II Trauma Center Saving Lives

    Despite being located in a rural area, Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has one of the most advanced trauma departments in the state. With the capability to offer specialized emergency care around the clock, the PMC Trauma Department treats life-threatening injuries and high-risk cases from car crash injuries, gunshot wounds and ATV crashes. “Being able to

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    • JULY 15, 2020
    PMC Providing Emergent Care to the Region

    PMC Providing Emergent Care to the Region

    Pikeville Medical Center’s (PMC) Emergency Room (ER) provides medical and surgical care to patients arriving at the medical center in need of immediate attention. The department offers around-the-clock quality healthcare in emergencies and disasters. PMC’s ER has extended the number of services offered to the region to serve patients’ needs better. At this time, PMC’s

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    • JULY 7, 2020
    Physicians Take Cancer Care to the Next Level

    Physicians Take Cancer Care to the Next Level

    The Lawson Cancer Center (LCC) offers the region leading-edge technology and a specially trained staff. PMC provides full-service, state-of-the-art cancer treatment and follow-up care, and is among a select few accredited cancer centers in KY that has received commendation by the Commission on Cancer. PMC’s prestigious group of board-certified cancer doctors are dedicated to providing

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    • JULY 7, 2020
    PMC Offering Clinical Trials for Cancer Patients

    PMC Offering Clinical Trials for Cancer Patients

    Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) was approved to offer cancer patients clinical trials for treatment. Clinical trials are research studies that involve patients. Participation in the trials is not mandatory and patients who meet the criteria are given a choice if they want to participate. PMC began trials to treat numerous types of cancer, including breast

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