Clubhouse is an innovative social audio app that allows people to join virtual “rooms” for real-time conversations on various topics. The app has gained immense popularity recently, with over 10 million weekly active users.
A key feature of Clubhouse are “Clubs” – member communities focused on specific interests like technology, business, sports etc. Joining Clubs is a great way to connect with like-minded people. As a Clubhouse expert and avid user for over 2 years, I will provide a step-by-step guide on how to discover and join Clubs on the platform.
Table of Contents
Finding Clubs to Join
There are a few ways to find Clubs to join on Clubhouse:
Browse Featured Clubs
- Go to the Explore tab in the app
- Scroll down to see the “Featured Clubs” section
- Browse through various Clubs and their descriptions
- Follow any interesting Clubs by tapping the “+” icon
Search by Keywords
- Tap the search icon on the Explore tab
- Type in keywords related to your interests like “marketing”, “health” etc
- Scroll through search results to find relevant Clubs
- Follow them to join your feed
Get Recommendations
- Go to the Profile tab
- Tap “Clubs” to access your list
- Scroll down and tap “Get Recommendations”
- Select topics you’re interested in
- Discover Clubs tailored to your preferences
Joining a Club
Once you’ve found a few Clubs you like, here are the steps to join them:
If the Club is Open
- Navigate to the Club’s Profile page
- Tap “Follow” to join instantly
If the Club is Closed
- Tap “Request to Join” on their Profile
- The Club admin will review and approve your request
- You’ll get a notification once you are added
Pro tip: Increase your chances of getting approved by introducing yourself and explaining your interest in the Club when submitting the request.
Participating in Club Conversations
The best way to engage with any Club community is by actively participating in their conversations. Here’s how:
- Turn on notifications for the Club to know when rooms are scheduled
- Join Club rooms whenever you have time
- Listen first to understand the discussion flow
- Raise your hand when you have something meaningful to add
- Respect time limits set by moderators
Pro tip: Save relevant Club rooms to your Calendar or set reminders so you don’t forget to join.
Creating Your Own Clubs
Once you’ve spent some time in other Clubs, you can also create your own around a niche you are passionate about.
Here is a step-by-step process:
- Tap your profile picture > Create a Club
- Give your Club an appealing name and description
- Upload a logo and cover image for branding
- Choose between open or closed membership
- Set Club rules and topics of discussion
- Promote your Club organically by engaging with others
Building an active community does take time and effort. But it can be incredibly rewarding to have thoughtful discussions and make connections around shared interests.
So jump into Clubhouse today and start joining these vibrant member Clubs and communities! Let me know in the comments if you have any other questions.
