How to find trainers around me for Shadow Raids?

How do I know who is around me playing Pokémon Go and to communicate with them to get help for my Shadow Raids?

To battle in high tier Shadow Raids, you definitely need a bunch of nearby local trainers to gather around the gym on the right time. PoGO CHAT app provides information about trainers nearby and ability to instantly chat with them, share photos, friend codes or location coordinates whenever necessary.

Open PoGO Chat app. If you still have not installed the app you can get it here at https://pogochat.app/
Next make sure you have updated your current location on your account.

Then on the blue tabs on the bottom of the screen, select + Start new...
In here, the app will show you the Pokémon Go trainers around you, nearby. Click the Chat button to real-time chat with them.

About Shadow Raids

Pokémon Go introduced Shadow Raids a while ago. Unlike remote raids, Shadow Raids cannot be joined remotely. The trainers should be around the gym in person for battling in Shadow Raids and to join a Shadow Raid the regular Raid passes to be used.