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You'd like to pitch in at your local soup kitchen one night a week or offer your services to Meals On Wheels or UNICEF -- problem is, you just can't find the time. But go online, and there's a host of ways to give to your favorite charities in minutes. In many cases, you can help out for free or contribute just a few dollars and still reap plenty of satisfaction. "Get enough small donations from lots of people, and big things are possible," says Kathleen McCarthy, director of the Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society at the City University of New York. Virtual volunteering is a great way to involve your children in charity, and it's especially important as nonprofits struggle with increased demand from victims of layoffs, foreclosures, natural disasters, and more. Following, easy ways to give back with a few clicks of the mouse.