It's really upto how much effort you're willing to put in. I volunteered somewhere pre-covid for a few years and I was able to get a high paying job from one of my friends there & several very close friends that I've done trips with out of it.

Very cliche but life is about how much you're willing to put in. Most people want to make friends and meet people. "If you want a seat at the table you have to be willing to plan the dinner"