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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: September 6th with Malcolm and Marco from Bridge of Don Sea Cadets and the Royal Marine Cadets
Listen again to the latest episode of So Why Don't You with Mike on the Mic and special guests Malcolm and Marco from Bridge of Don Sea Cadets and the Royal Marines Cadets! Find out their latest ...
So Why Don’t You: August 23rd with Colin, Rebecca and Lewis from NETRALT
In this week's episode of So Why Don't You, Mike and Ghada chat with Colin, Rebecca and Lewis from North East Tenants Residents and Landlords Together (NETRALT). Find out their latest updates ...
So Why Don’t You: August 16th with Ian Stones from Learning Disability Group of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Mike and Rod welcome back Ian Stones from Learning Disability Group of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire to the shmuFM studio! Hear Ian discuss his experience as a community volunteer, as well as with ...
So Why Don’t You: August 9th with Karen Finch from Aberdeen City Council
Mike on the Mic is back in the shmuFM studio with Karen Finch from Aberdeen City Council! Find out about the ongoing Community Council nominations in Aberdeen - discover how you can join your ...
So Why Don’t You: August 2nd with Clare and Daniel from Marie Curie Scotland
Mike on the Mic welcomes special guests Clare and Daniel from Marie Curie Scotland to the shmuFM studio! Find out more about the charity's volunteer opportunities, and hear first-hand experience ...
So Why Don’t You: July 26th with Sarah and Stacy from National Fostering Agency Scotland
On the latest episode of So Why Don't You, Mike and Ghada welcome Sarah and Stacy from National Fostering Agency Scotland. Discover how the agency supports foster carers across the city by ...
So Why Don’t You: July 19th with Cameron from Home-Start Aberdeen
Listen to this week's So Why Don't You programme as Mike and Rod chat with CEO of Home-Start Aberdeen Cameron McCready! Hear Cameron talk about the charity, their incredible network of ...
So Why Don’t You: July 5th with Marie from University of Aberdeen
Marie Douglas from University of Aberdeen's Patient Partner Programme is this week's guest on So Why Don't You! She speaks with Mike and Rod about the programme's 25th anniversary and how people ...
So Why Don’t You: June 28th with Rhys from Denis Law Legacy Trust
Mike on the Mic welcomes Rhys Jones, Community Coordinator, from Denis Law Legacy Trust to the shmuFM studios! Discover the local charity's latest updates as well as news and updates from ...
So Why Don’t You: June 21st with Jane and Vivienne from Touch of Love Outreach
Mike and Rod are back in the shmuFM studio chatting with Jane Akadiri and Vivienne Amakiri from local charity Touch of Love Outreach. Discover their latest updates as well as news and updates ...
So Why Don’t You: June 7th with Mike and Rod
Mike and Rod bring you a very special edition of So Why Don't You for Volunteers' Week 2024! Celebrating 40 years of Volunteers' Week, messages of thanks from across Aberdeen's third sector are ...
So Why Don’t You: May 31st with Mike and Ghada
The latest programme bringing you all the news from the wonderful world of volunteering and the community, with Mike on the Mike and Lady Ghada in the shmu studio.
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