Volunteers

Making a Difference

Volunteer Placement

Volunteers serve the hospital seven days a week in virtually every department, providing support for the PMC staff so they can focus on their patients. Placement depends on your skills, interests, availability and our current opportunies. Once placed, your flexibility is appreciated and helps us meet the needs of our patients. 

Volunteer Types

Teen volunteers are 14 to 17 years old and may only be placed in specific areas of the hospital. Adult volunteers are 18 years + and serve in nearly every department of the hospital.

Both Types are required to:

• Commit to a weekly schedule
• Attend general hospital volunteer
• Train for his hospital volunteer orientation
• Train for his or her specific assignment
• Submit to a hiospital paid TB (tuberculosis) test and general health assessment
• Provide proof of current immunizations
• Adhere to a strict confidentiality
• Wear assigned uniform
• Wear an ID badge
• Clock in and out daily
• Attend annual volunteer safety fair after one year of service

Volunteer Opportunities

Our goal in Volunteer services is to match your interests and talents with available opportunities.

Volunteers assist in these areas:

Admitting	Outpatient Surgery
Accounting	Patient Financial Services
Cardiology	Pediatrics
Carediopulmonary	Pharmacy
Care Bear Program	Pikeville Family Practice Clinic
Central Registration	Public Relations
Community & Hospital fundraising	Radiology
Customer Service	Rehabilitation Services*
Departmental Piano Service	- Inpatient
Emergency Services*	- Outpatient
Errand Services	Spiritual Care
- Flowers	Surgery Waiting Desk
- Magazines	Volunteer Services
- Mail	The following areas are available for student observation purposes:
- Medical Leader
- In House Newsletters
Hobe's Grill
Hoapital Education	Cardiac Cath Lab
Information Desks*	Cardiopulmonary
Information Systems	Emergency Services
Leonard Lawson Cancer Center	Pikeville Family Practice Clinic
Materials Management	Radiology
Medical Records	Respiratory
Nursing Units	Rehabilitation Services
- Ambassadors	Outpatient Surgery

*This service area is only open to Adult Volunteers

A History of Volunteering

Pikeville Medical Center has a history rich in volunteerism. In 1980 a hospotal auxiliary was formed. With the help of approximately 10 auxiliarians, a gift shop was established. In 1990, the Volunteer Program oriented 20 volunteers. In the last 17 years we've come a long way. Today, there are over 100 volunteers who dedicate more than 16,000 hours of service annually, allowing PMC to continue providing the quality health care our community has come to expect. Our volunteers' commitment and caring for the community is what makes our program so successful year after year.

Volunteer Application

Volunteer opprtunities at Pikeville Medical Center are as diverse as the volunteers themselves. There's a place just for you and your talents. To become a volunteer, fill out the following online application; or call Dana King, Volunteer Services Coordinator, at (606) 218-3521

Online Application