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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 15, 2025
    ION Robotic Bronchospy

    ION Robotic Bronchospy

    PMC is proud to announce the addition of Ion robotic bronchoscopies to their wide range of advanced pulmonary services. Developed by Intuitive, the Ion robotic bronchoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a robotic- assisted  system to diagnose lung conditions, primarily lung cancer, by helping providers conduct precise biopsies of hard-to-reach nodules and lesions in

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    • AUGUST 8, 2025
    Advanced Care & Compassion Close To Home

    Advanced Care & Compassion Close To Home

    At Pikeville Medical Center (PMC), the Lawson Cancer Center (LCC) serves as a source of hope and healing for patients and families navigating the challenges of cancer. From diagnosis through treatment and recovery, the LCC is committed to providing world-class care with a deeply personal touch. Every patient at the LCC benefits from a multidisciplinary

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    • AUGUST 8, 2025
    Olivia’s Gift Of Hope

    Olivia’s Gift Of Hope

    Eight-year-old artist Olivia West recently gifted the hospital a heartfelt, hand-painted portrait of the medical center that represents her own healthcare journey and her hope for others at Mettu Children’s hospital. During the 2024-25 school year, Olivia entered the painting into the Community Economic Development And Revitalization’s (CEDAR) Future of Work in Appalachia (FWA) Fair,

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    • AUGUST 6, 2025
    Colors Of Courage

    Colors Of Courage

    Pikeville will be filled with vibrant color as Pikeville Medical Center and the Lawson Cancer Center host the 10th Annual Colors of Courage 5K Run/Walk — a cherished community tradition honoring patients, families and supporters united in the fight against cancer. Set for Saturday, Sept. 6 at 9 a.m., the race will begin and end

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