Remember oppressive attitudes were taught to us all, so forgive yourself sometimes. Build relationships with other allies a. Use the web site b. Use the list serve so you can contact everyone easily c. Share concerns and consult with everyone. You are not expected to be an expert, just a supportive listener with great resources.
Heterosexual allies are members of the majority group and with that comes power to make changes.
LBG issues are not always sad ones. A student may come to you just to share joy and excitement with someone. Enjoy yourself and the people you meet. You may also have heterosexual students come to you for information on LBG issues. You may have parents of students contact you.