# Communities

A community can be considered as an organization's account that is accessible to anyone visiting the platform. It serves as a central hub for all proposals related to the organization, as well as a starting point for community members to [submit](/user-guides/submitting-a-proposal.md), [vote on](/user-guides/vote-on-a-proposal.md), and [comment](/user-guides/comment-on-a-proposal.md) on proposals.

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All communities are shown on the [homepage ](https://protongov.com)by default under the "Communities" tab.

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This is a single community view, which lists all proposals alongside important links to the organization's website, such as social media pages, and GitHub repository.

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On the "About" tab, you can find additional information about the organization, including the [voting strategy or strategies](/governance/voting-strategies.md) they have added and the names of their administrators.

### How do I join a community?

Follow our [handy guide here](/user-guides/join-a-community.md).

### Benefits of joining a community

As a member, you will have the ability to leave comments on proposals and participate in community discussions. This can provide valuable opportunities to engage with other community members and help shape the decision-making process.

### Do I need to join a community to vote and submit proposals?

No, this is not required.


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