Actually, volunteering is really good suggestion. I volunteered at a no kill cat shelter. I didn't do it to meet people, but I can see that volunteering is a really ideal place to do this. It may of course take time, but not tons, just to chit chat with new people. They always need cleaners and most of the volunteers are women. It's actually very enjoyable to volunteer and you can try other places. People are going to be happy you are there to help because you will be really needed and the other volunteers will appreciate that. But it's still work, so be prepared for that..

When you volunteer, you can be placed on a regular schedule where you will meet the same people over and over. So it will become a familiar place and people will become familiar. And the subject matter for conversations can be about whatever you are volunteering for. I'm actually an INTP, and I am similar in that I don't like to make conversation with random strangers. But I can make conversations with people I see regularly. I highly suggest you try volunteering in your free time. You are going to be surrounded by other people who are nice enough to spend their free time helping other people or animals, so they will be good people to be around.

Hey.... also I noticed you don't reply to post to answer your questions. You should say thanks or ask a question back. To make friends you have to interact and respond, even if just a polite short answer... so try it..say thanks.