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So Why Don’t You?

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‘So Why Don’t You’ is an hour long weekly stroll through the interesting world of volunteering and the voluntary sector for just about anyone, young or old, looking to be more of an active citizen and wishing to make that wee bit of a difference within their local community.

You can listen live and join Mike Melvin (Volunteering Services Manager at ACVO TSI) every Friday from 2:00pm – 3:00pm online at shmu.org.uk or on 99.8FM!

So Why Don’t You: July 25th with Ian Stones from Learning Disability Group of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

So Why Don’t You: July 25th with Ian Stones from Learning Disability Group of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

Mike catches up with Ian Stones from the Learning Disability Group of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire in the shmuFM studio! Hear Ian discuss his experience as a community volunteer, as well as with ...
So Why Don’t You: July 11th with Touch of Love and NESCAN Hub

So Why Don’t You: July 11th with Touch of Love and NESCAN Hub

Listen back to Mike on the Mic as he catches up with Jane, founder of Touch of Love, and Léa, placement student at NESCAN Hub.
So Why Don’t You: July 4th with Anne from Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland

So Why Don’t You: July 4th with Anne from Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland

Listen to the latest So Why Don't You episode where Mike and Rod catch up with Anne from Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland! Discover their updates as well as all the latest third sector news and ...
So Why Don’t You: June 6th Volunteers’ Week Special with Mike on the Mic

So Why Don’t You: June 6th Volunteers’ Week Special with Mike on the Mic

Mike on the Mic brings you a Volunteers' Week 2025 special for this So Why Don't You programme! Hear messages of thanks to volunteers, stories from across Aberdeen and find out how you can get ...
So Why Don’t You: May 30th with Pamela Fenton from CLAN Cancer Support.

So Why Don’t You: May 30th with Pamela Fenton from CLAN Cancer Support.

In this week's episode, Mike chats with Pamela Fenton from CLAN Cancer Support to hear more about the work they do within the local community and how you can get involved!
So Why Don’t You: May 23rd with Community Volunteer William Rae

So Why Don’t You: May 23rd with Community Volunteer William Rae

In this week's episode, Mike and Rod chat with William Rae, a community volunteer in Aberdeen who has given his time back to Community Councils and organisations such as the Learning Disability ...
So Why Don’t You: May 9th with Debs from the Salvation Army Trading Company

So Why Don’t You: May 9th with Debs from the Salvation Army Trading Company

Mike and Rod welcome special guest Debs Shand from the Salvation Army Trading Company to the shmuFM studio! Listen to this episode to hear the important work of the Aberdeen Donation Centre as ...
So Why Don’t You: April 25th with Howard from Grampian SeaShed

So Why Don’t You: April 25th with Howard from Grampian SeaShed

Mike and Rod are back in the shmu studio as they welcome Howard Drysdale from Grampian SeaShed! Listen to this episode to hear the community initiative's news as well as all the latest third ...
So Why Don’t You: April 18th with Ian from Learning Disability Group of Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire

So Why Don’t You: April 18th with Ian from Learning Disability Group of Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire

Mike chats with Ian from Learning Disability Groups of Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire to hear about the great support he provides to the community with his volunteering
So Why Don’t You: April 4th with Jonathan from Castlehill & Pittodrie Community Council

So Why Don’t You: April 4th with Jonathan from Castlehill & Pittodrie Community Council

Mike and Ghada chat with Jonathan from Castlehill & Pittodrie Community Council to discover all their latest updates in the community. Find out more about their news as well as all the latest ...
So Why Don’t You: March 21st with Nkem and Rabbie from Pillar of Hope

So Why Don’t You: March 21st with Nkem and Rabbie from Pillar of Hope

Listen to the latest So Why Don't You programme where Mike chats with Nkem and Rabbie from Pillar of Hope about their work tackling social isolation in the city. Discover their updates as well ...
So Why Don’t You: March 7th with Michael from Erskine and RGU Events students Kitty, Emma and Coirilidh

So Why Don’t You: March 7th with Michael from Erskine and RGU Events students Kitty, Emma and Coirilidh

Listen to the latest So Why Don't You programme where Mike catches up with Michael from Erskine and RGU Events students Kitty, Emma and Coirilidh who are working to support the charity! Discover ...

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