Communities List

Discover and Join Communities

Find and join communities that match your interests—from Diwali celebrations to wedding planning groups and professional networks. This is your hub for discovering active communities and connecting with like-minded people.

Prerequisites

You’ll need a Velora account to join communities. If you’re not signed in, you can still browse public communities, but you’ll need to sign in before joining one.

Browse Available Communities

How to get there: Open the Velora Events app and tap the Communities tab (usually in the bottom navigation).

1. Open the app and navigate to the Communities tab.
2. Scroll through the list to see all available communities.
3. Each community card shows the category, name, member count, and whether it’s marked as Popular or New.
4. Tap any community card to view more details or join.

Tip

The app automatically loads communities when you first open this screen. If you want the latest list, pull down to refresh.

Search for Communities by Name

How to get there: Communities tab > Search bar

1. Tap the search bar at the top of the community list.
2. Type the name (or partial name) of the community you’re looking for—e.g., Diwali Celebrations or Wedding Planning.
3. The list updates as you type, showing matching results.
4. Tap a community in the results to view it.

Tip

Searching is fast and works with partial matches. Try searching for keywords like “wedding,” “celebration,” or a specific city name to find relevant communities.

Filter Communities by Category, Visibility, or Popularity

How to get there: Communities tab > Filter button (funnel icon)

1. Tap the filter icon (funnel) next to the search bar. A filter panel slides up from the bottom.
2. Under Category, tap any category chip to narrow results—e.g., Weddings, Celebrations, Professional Networks.
3. Under Visibility, choose Public or Private (private communities require an invite to join).
4. Under Sort By, select Popular (most members first) or other sorting options.
5. Tap Apply Filters to update the list.
6. To reset all filters, tap Clear All before applying.

Next Best Action

After filtering, you’ll see a curated list. If you find a community you like:

• To join immediately: Tap Join Now on the card
• To learn more first: Tap the card to view full details, member count, and community description

Join a Community

How to get there: Communities tab > Community card > Join Now button

1. Find a community you want to join.
2. On the community card, tap the Join Now button (white button at the bottom-right).
3. You’ll be added to the community and can now access its dashboard, events, and members.
4. Once joined, the button changes to View (to open the community dashboard).

Caution

Joining a community may require approval from the organizer if it’s a closed or request-only community. You’ll be notified once your request is approved.

View Community Details Before Joining

How to get there: Communities tab > Tap a community card

1. Tap any community card to open its preview page.
2. You’ll see the full community name, description, member count, and cover image.
3. Scroll to read about the community and its purpose.
4. Tap Join Now to request membership or join directly (depending on the community’s settings).

Tip

If you’re unsure about a community, the preview page gives you a chance to read the full description and see how many members are already part of it. Active communities (with high member counts) tend to have more events and engagement.

Create Your Own Community

How to get there: Communities tab > + button (floating action button, bottom-right)

1. Tap the + button at the bottom-right corner.
2. If you’re not signed in, a sign-in prompt appears. Tap Sign In and complete authentication.
3. After signing in, you’ll be taken to the Create Community flow.
4. Follow the steps to set your community name, description, category, and cover image.

Next Best Action

After creating a community:

• Set up your first event to give members something to do
• Invite friends and contacts to grow your community
• Configure community rules (visibility, approval requirements) to manage membership

Your Situation	Recommended Next Step
Joined a community and want to see upcoming events	Open the community and tap the Events tab
Want to invite friends to your community	Open your community, tap Invite Members, and share the link
Looking for a specific type of community (weddings, professional, etc.)	Use the Filter to narrow by category and visibility
Created a community and need to add details	Tap the community settings icon (gear) and edit information

Related Articles

• Create Your First Community — Step-by-step guide to launching a new community
• Manage Community Members — Invite people, set roles, and remove members
• Host Events in Your Community — Create and manage events within your community
• Community Settings — Customize visibility, rules, and member permissions
• Join a Wedding Planning Community — Find and connect with wedding planners and vendors in your area
• Professional Networks — Discover industry and career-focused communities

Troubleshooting

“No communities found” message — This usually means your filters are too restrictive. Tap the Filter button, then Clear All, and tap Apply Filters to reset and see the full list.

“Join Now button is inactive or greyed out” — You may not be signed in. Sign in using the Sign In button in the dialog, then try joining again.

“My community doesn’t appear in search results” — Private communities are hidden from search. If the community is private, ask the organizer for an invite link or direct you to their community page.

“I’m already a member but see ‘Join Now’ instead of ‘View’” — This is rare. Try pulling down to refresh the community list, or log out and back in.

“Error when trying to join a community” — Check your internet connection and try again. If the problem persists, contact the community organizer or Velora support.