Participating in a grassroots community radio broadcast is easy by design.

We call it participatory because ordinary people, not professionals, handle all aspects of the production.

It's grassroots because our technology is user friendly in a social rather than a technical environment.

We don't use studios but public spaces - even outdoors when the weather permits.

Part of our mandate in facilitating community radio special events is to provide support for ordinary people who wish to make their own communication. We promote community learning for all ages.

The focus of these special events is to promote public discussion of issues and to encourage cultural celebration.

Musicians and entertainers are very important in the community media process.

We welcome all input by community organizations - including on-air interviews.

Grassroots community radio broadcasts often happen in public schools. Young people usually welcome the opportunity to play with the equipment and make their own radio. The medium also gives them an opportunity to express their views.

It's important to remember that each community makes radio in its own way reflecting its own culture and interests.

Programming could include local music and recorded music from earlier events; information about equity and technology; participation by community organizations from youth groups to seniors, and basically anything the school wants to contribute.

School participation can include students to operate equipment; music; poetry; sports; school news, and bedtime stories.

The basic principles are: All the Voices; Inclusion; Collaboration; Cultural Celebration, and Youth Power.