Update get-involved.md (#352)

* Update get-involved.md Added hint and URL to create a Github account for "next priorities" and report a bug. * refactor: add github links as external links --------- Co-authored-by: Melanie Boeckmann <[email protected]>
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@@ -85,6 +85,7 @@
     "privacyCommissionerCanada": "https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/for-individuals/",
 
     "github": "https://github.com/cds-snc/gcds-components",
+    "githubGetStarted": "https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/start-your-journey/creating-an-account-on-github",
     "githubCompsBug": "https://github.com/cds-snc/gcds-components/issues/new?assignees=&labels=&projects=&template=bug_report.yml&title=bug%3A+",
     "githubCompsIssues": "https://github.com/cds-snc/gcds-components/issues/new/choose",
     "githubCompsPriority": "https://github.com/cds-snc/gcds-components/issues/new?assignees=&labels=&projects=&template=contributions.yml&title=contribution%3A+",

diff --git a/src/en/get-involved.md b/src/en/get-involved.md
@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ The next component we're releasing. Keep an eye out!
   </gcds-grid>
 </div>
 
-Submit your contributions to our next priorities directly in GitHub.
+Submit your contributions to our next priorities directly in GitHub. If this is your first time using Github - follow these <gcds-link href="{{ links.githubGetStarted }}" external>instructions</gcds-link> to create your account.
 
 Provide any of the following for each component or pattern:
 
@@ -110,9 +110,7 @@ Provide any of the following for each component or pattern:
 
 ### Report an issue
 
-Something's not working? Flag the issue to our team through GitHub.
-
-With a GitHub account, you'll have access to all past issues and get updates on progress.
+Something's not working? Flag the issue to our team through GitHub. If this is your first time using Github - follow these <gcds-link href="{{ links.githubGetStarted }}" external>instructions</gcds-link> to create your account. With an account, you'll have access to all past issues and get updates on progress.
 
 <gcds-link href="{{ links.githubCompsBug }}" external>Report an issue</gcds-link>