Mike and Rod are joined in the studio by  Shola from the excellent Aberdeen Linking Lives who speaks about the impact of their befriending programme, how vital volunteers are for the organisation and how shmu listeners can get involved and help.

Mike catches up with guests Gaby, Bill and Helen from the Stroke Association and Grampian Stroke Club in the shmu studio to hear about the important work of both organisations, the impact it has and how people can get involved by giving their time as volunteers. 

Mike Melvin catches up with Sarah McLenan from MCR Pathways in the shmuFM studio to hear about how the organisation supports people to volunteer as mentors as a means to help young people to realise their skills and progress onto positive destinations.

Mike Melvin catches up with Lori Wilson and Ian Aitken on all the latest news from Cairncry Community Centre, Cornhill Community Centre and Stockethill Church!

Mike on the Mic and Rod on the Radio catch up on all the latest news and updates from Ian Stones (Learning Disability Group of Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire) and Gordon Edgar (Aberdeen City Health & Social Care Partnership).