Meteors
Welcome to Meteors! Our advocacy support initiative for those who are wanting to step into the world of MRKH advocacy. This scheme is split into three sections, with three buddy systems all running parallel to one another, together all ensuring that you are as supported as you can be on your advocacy journey. Check out our three sections below...
About Meteors
Starting a journey as an advocate is difficult, no matter what age or stage of your MRKH story someone is currently at. We want to support MRKHers on their journey as advocates, which is why we are working on our new advocacy buddy initiative, known as Meteors.
Meteors are synonyms of Shooting Stars, our original Buddy Scheme. This extension of the Buddy Scheme (for team members only as opposed to general community support) will be run together by Vics, Tk, Lily and Laura, each with different roles within the team.
Check out our three aspects of the scheme below...
Our Meteor Teams!
If you are interested in joining us here at Stars, we can help you to get set up and settled. We have lots of ways of monitoring and supporting you so you can be sure that advocacy is right for you. From taster blogs to a Well-Being and Educational screening process, we are committed to supporting you on your journey, and our team are willing and ready to walk this path with you.
Lily's
Education Buddies
Trying to understand the biology behind MRKH is tough, and sometimes can get confusing. We are keen to make sure that every advocate has a secure understanding of MRKH so that they feel confident in their role. We will ask every new team member to undertake a short Educational screening and, if needed, we will then assign them an Educational Buddy to help nurture and grow their understanding of the condition. The role of an Educational Buddy is to run through any and all aspects of MRKH as a condition with you, to help you fill any knowledge gaps, and to explain the anatomy of MRKH to you as is required.
Vics and Tk's
Meteor Buddies
Advocacy can be nerve-wracking, and at times can feel lonely. Vics and Tk's Buddy scheme aims to tackle both of those head-on! Every new team member joining us here at MRKH Stars will be matched with a Buddy on their team, to make sure that they have someone to go to with any problems. They will help to keep on top of deadlines, can proofread any work, and will introduce new advocates to other team members. They will help with Stars terminology, expectations, and getting set up on our groups/apps. Essentially, they are there to help with the transition into the foundation making it smooth and comfortable.
Laura's
Well-Being Buddies
Our Well-Being Buddies are here to provide mental health support from a peer support perspective. They can be understanding and aware of your triggers, check in with you, and monitor your progress with meeting deadlines and managing workload. And, if things aren't moving in the direction you would like them to, we can add extra support in the form of well-being calls or alter your workload to be more manageable. Every new team member will also complete a Well-being screening so we can make sure that advocacy is right for you at this time, and if extra support is needed then we can provide that,