[header] How to get on a board of directors [title] Use the internet to find a non-profit group to work with. [step] One of the first steps you should take is to find an organization that you would like to support. Since many non-profit boards are run by volunteers, it is important that your personal values align with the organization's. 
There are a number of websites that you can use to find organizations in your area. In addition to performing a basic web search, also visit the following websites : [substeps] Boardnetusa.