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What are the benefits of being a mentor?
Perhaps this wasn't something you've thought of.
But you're starting to imagine the impact and positive benefits
that having a mentor would play in a deaf/hard-of-hearing child's life.
But being a mentor has many benefits also.
Many of our mentors tell us how much they enjoy spending time with their Little
and how much it has broadened their world.
Bigs tell us they appreciate the opportunity to try new things.
They enjoy the opportunity to meet and interact
with other deaf/hard-of-hearing Bigs and Littles.
What support can I expect from Big Brothers Big Sisters?
Big Brothers Big Sisters has a special staff position called a Match Support Specialist (MSS).
This person is assigned to your match. They are there to support and encourage you.
They are there to answer any questions that you have.
They are there to provide you ideas for what you can do with your Little.
They are also there to be sure that your match stays safe and healthy.
In the beginning, they will be contacting you each month.
As a volunteer, you agree to communicate with your MSS at least once a month.
Your MSS will be contacting you on a regular basis,
but any time you have a question or concern, your MSS is there to help you.
As a Big Sister, I know that having an MSS is a positive thing.
They have provided me with support and answered my questions.
Big Brothers Big Sisters also helps Littles with school
because we know the importance of education in the Littles' lives.
Big Brothers Big Sisters has another staff person called an Educational Support Specialist.
In individual meetings, the Educational Support Specialist will discuss
how your Little in currently doing in school and what their goals are.
Our Educational Support Specialists can suggest different fun activities to do with your Little
that will help them improve in school.
Our Educational Support Specialist for our deaf and hard-of-hearing matches
has specialized knowledge and experience in working with deaf and hard-of-hearing students.