It needn't be highly structured lessons. Meeting with the student on a weekly basis for conversation practice can be very helpful to the student and lots of fun for the volunteer. Some students may desire more structured in-depth teaching. Students may also need help in their class subjects. Learning a new subject may have its challenges, but imagine learning a new subject in a new language.
Volunteers can help in other ways as well.
Picking students up at the airport is a good way to make their first impression in a new country a positive one. Students also need help with finding temporary housing and apartment hunting. Taking students sightseeing and on shopping excursions are another way volunteers can help. A favorite activity of international students and Friendship Partners alike are dinners and other social activities where interesting discussions and idea exchanges take place and perspectives on social, religious and cultural issues are shared. Volunteers can help in these activities by preparing meals, hosting fellowships, or driving students to activities.