Hello there. Since I started the game I have had people help me and teach me along the way and all I want to do is find people to help like mentors do but without being a mentor if you get what I mean. It's probably going to take me until the next expansion to get everything leveled up and to get the commendations so I just want to find a way to help new players in the meantime. Does anybody know a way?
You could join or start a Free Company that's oriented towards welcoming and helping new players.
You can also just be regularly helpful in whatever content you're doing, especially if you see you're partied up with a Sprout or Returning Player. Ask if anyone needs help and, if you see a player struggling with content or mechanics, ask if they would like a hand (but try to not offer unsolicited or targeted "advice" even if it's meant well). This will not only let you be a friendly helpful force in the game but will also help you get those commendations you need a little faster.
I mean, you could just help others like some have helped you, however they did so. Just pay it forward!