Welcome to Steemit @swanettekuntze! I am sure you will find your way here quickly. Steemit can be daunting at first but there are also many who are willing to help you out anytime. Just ask :-)

Here are some posts with helpful information for newbies. Maybe they can help you get on your way. They sure helped me!

60 Video Tutorials For Beginners

What Not To Do On Steemit

How you could contribute? Well, I'd say: share your knowledge in creative and well written posts. Using the right tags will bring you your dedicated followers.

Good luck, and of course, have fun!