FromeFM has welcomed its latest volunteer to the community radio station. Local student, sixteen year old Mischa, will be joining the station as a trainee journalist and presenter gathering local news stories with a fresh youth-focused angle.

Mischa said: "Current affairs and politics fascinate me and I've always been an avid radio listener. I'd love to pursue a career in journalism which is why I'm hoping to contribute my perspective as a young person, researching local news stories so that I can become more involved within the community. I'm really looking forward to gaining an insight into the world of broadcasting and seeing what goes on behind the scenes."

Jennie Smith, a long time FromeFM member who has led many of the stations youth-focused initiatives said, "It's great to have Mischa on board. She's a very insightful person who's already shown a lot of initiative and determination. I'm really looking forward to supporting Mischa learn new skills and achieve her ambitions."

She continued, "Radio has proven to be a brilliant route for young people to grow as people - building confidence, learning how to work in teams, and all the technical skills to turn an idea into a fully fledged broadcast."

If you have any local stories that you think Mischa could report on please get in touch with FromeFM by emailing [email protected].