There are a few ways to get players together. The Novice Network is good start if you're still new. I know some people will also suggest joining a Free Company (but that can be a little more trickier: i.e. finding one that's active, finding one willing to help with beginning content, also depends on the players in your world). Pretty much what Frizze said.

I guess the hardest part for both new and old players is just finding the time to party up and help out with things. But I do know that on Faerie, it's pretty active on the weekends and weekday nights, and I do see several active Novice Network mentors out there helping new people out. Just try giving a shout out on the Novice Network, since it doesn't hurt to try.