Interested in having a gf

Hey! really want a gf but idk anyone interestedšŸ¤¦šŸ½ā€ā™€ļø I don’t even know where to start. I really don’t want to try any dating apps because I’m afraid of getting used. Any advice on where to start?

(I’m 19) just in case anyone wanted to knowšŸ˜