By
eHow Culture & Society Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Step1
Research various charities to determine which ones you want to become involved in. There are local, national and global charities so you can start wherever you feel comfortable.
Step2
Find out ways that you can become involved with each charity you have chosen. Larger organizations may have local chapters you can go to and volunteer your time at. Call, visit or look online for details.
Step3
Figure out how much you can give. Again this can be money or time. Start small either way if you are unsure how much you can spare. When giving money you can start as small as one percent of your total income and work your way up.
Step4
You can find a few dollars to give. Think about what you spend in a week and notice where things could be cut out. Even setting aside your coin change can accumulate a few dollars to donate to the charity of your choice.
Step5
Become active with your chosen charity or charities. Send a few dollars to the American Heart Association, spend time with children struggling in school, go to the local library and volunteer.
Step6
Start giving today and watch how your life changes the more you become involved. Often the more you give of yourself and your money the more that will come into your life. This opens you up to become increasingly active as a philanthropist whether with your time, your money or both.