Introducing The Volunteer Voice – A New Monthly Talk Show on The Community Hour
We’re excited to launch The Volunteer Voice, a brand-new monthly talk show airing as part of The Community Hour on Awaaz FM, Fiesta 95 FM, and Southampton Voluntary Services (SVS).
Hosted by Katie Andrews, SVS’s Volunteer Development Officer and the renowned Arif Faizi from Awaaz FM, the show shines a light on Southampton’s vibrant community spirit.
Each month, The Volunteer Voice features inspiring stories from local charities, community groups, and volunteer organisations — celebrating the amazing people and initiatives making a real difference across our city.
📻 Tune in on 99.8FM or stream live at www.awaazfm.co.uk
📅 New episodes every month – don’t miss out!
💬 Connect with us on Facebook: The Volunteer Voice
Join the conversation and help celebrate Southampton’s incredible volunteer community!
📢 October Episode
In this month’s episode, Arif and Katie were joined by Emily from Youth Options. It was fantastic to chat about this inspiring charity and all the incredible work they do to support young people in Eastleigh and the surrounding areas of Hampshire.
▶️ Listen here: https://player.autopod.xyz/1054654
🔗Find out more about Youth Options and how you can get involved: www.youthoptions.org.uk
📢 September Episode
Arif and Katie had a great chat with Read Easy Southampton and Isle of Wight. Ali and Naomi popped into the studio to share how their team is making a real difference by helping people discover the joy of reading and building confidence along the way.
▶️ Listen here: https://player.autopod.xyz/1014994
🔗Learn more or get involved: Read Easy Southampton or follow them on Facebook and Instagram at @readeasy_southamptoniow.
📢 August Episode – CLEAR Project
📅 Aired: 6th August 2025
Arif and Katie were joined by Nikki Walters from CLEAR. Based in Southampton, CLEAR is a remarkable organisation that has been supporting asylum seekers and refugees for nearly 25 years, helping them navigate the asylum process and rebuild their lives in the UK
▶️ Listen to the episode: Click here to play
🔗Find support near you: CLEAR Project Southampton | Education & Action Refugees
🎧 July Episode – SCRATCH Charity
📅 Aired: 8th July 2025
In this episode of The Volunteer Voice, hosts Arif Faizi and Katie Andrews spoke with Lizzie Osborne, Volunteer Manager at SCRATCH Charity in Southampton. Founded in 1999, SCRATCH works to alleviate the effects of poverty by supporting families and individuals referred by approved agencies across Southampton and the surrounding areas.
▶️ Listen to the episode: Click here to play
🔗 Learn more or get involved: www.scratchcharity.co.uk
