"Every time I needed to speak to Altaf, he was there.”

Now a college Biology major, Hector and his mentor Altaf reflect in this video on what they’ve each gained from their mentoring relationship: “In high school I had some really tough moments where I felt pulled in a million directions—especially between schoolwork and having a nearly full-time job—and Altaf was always there to offer perspective," said Hector. "I can share things with him I can’t share with anyone else.” As Altaf likes to say, "Hector has a light inside him, and everyone around him feels it." Ready to build a meaningful relationship that makes a difference? Visit imentor.org/volunteer.