How do I network?

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So right now the school environment has changed. My friends who were the year above me have now left for University, leaving me with the people in my own year, the majority of whom I am cordial with but not quite friends. The thing is now I want to get them on board for the plans I have for this year, which include 3 or so fundraisers, and help to organize some events. Last year I raised 275 dollars for Autism New Zealand. I want to repeat the same thing this year.

I tried talking to many of the Student leaders, most of them a month ago said they were on board with most of the plans but now things seem to be different, they are managing the responsibilities of their new roles and are in general not as willing due to the strain.

My problems like many are that I struggle to communicate, come across as being a little strange, despite being loud in most circumstances which makes it hard to get to become friends with others. How do I adapt to what I am faced with? And how do I get more people on board with the ideas I have?

Right now what I am doing is trying to familiarize myself with the new people in the school, talk more frequently with others, and I am in addition going along with other peoples projects and fundraisers.

What you've described is how people usually network.

One thing maybe... If face-to-face communication is a weak point, don't stop doing this, but maybe consider adding a virtual presence for your projects to help the networking initiative expand.

The last paragraph of your own post contains the best answer to the topic so far.

Ask people what their situation is like. As in "How are you liking your new position? Is it different from before? What are you spending your time on? What's the fun bit? Any challenges?"

People like to talk about themselves, and they like to feel understood, and that someone is taking their concerns seriously. If you get an overview of what they are struggling with, you will find it easier to pick the right moment to present your plans.

You may be doing all of this already. Feel free to disregard.

I think it's really cool you're doing all this stuff!