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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

    • JUNE 11, 2021
    PMC Orthopedic Center Offers Advanced Solutions to Chronic Hip Pain

    PMC Orthopedic Center Offers Advanced Solutions to Chronic Hip Pain

    Patients whose hips have been damaged by arthritis, fracture or other conditions are at risk of developing chronic hip pain. Chronic hip pain can be debilitating and hinder patients from performing the simplest tasks. Everyday activities such as walking, getting in and out of a chair or even putting on socks can become challenging. Often,

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    • MAY 28, 2021
    Pikeville Medical Center Celebrates Accomplishments With Ribbon Cutting Events

    Pikeville Medical Center Celebrates Accomplishments With Ribbon Cutting Events

    On May 24, 2021, Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) hosted two ribbon cutting ceremonies for the new state-of-the-art Heart and Vascular Institute expansion and the new location of the Appalachian Valley Autism (AVA) Center.  The ceremony was attended by Governor Andy Beshear, Congressman Hal Rogers and a host of other local dignitaries. The first of the

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    • MAY 28, 2021
    PMC Heart Program Celebrates Another Milestone

    PMC Heart Program Celebrates Another Milestone

    Pikeville Medical Center’s (PMC) heart program hit another milestone on May 24th with the ribbon cutting of the PMC Heart and Vascular Institute, the result of a $35.2 million capital investment.  Governor Andy Beshear and Congressman Hal Rogers were joined by several physicians and staff who are committed to improving the heart health of their

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    • MAY 27, 2021
    Renowned Sleep Center Physician Helps Patients Experience More Restful Nights

    Renowned Sleep Center Physician Helps Patients Experience More Restful Nights

    The CDC estimates that 50 to 70 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep disorders, which have the potential to complicate existing health problems.  For patients who realize that lack of sleep is starting to interfere with work or other daytime activities, it may be time to consider a sleep evaluation. Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has

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