Everyone can help change the world for the better, one step at a time. American Express has joined with TakePart.com to bring you opportunities to make a difference and provide a platform to express your passion – in small manageable steps. Whether it’s voting for your favorite charity to receive funding from American Express, Volunteering time, donating, or just telling your friends, everyone can take a small step on Members Project and start making a difference.

I joined Members Project, and had a chance to look around the site.

Your Vote: A step closer to a big difference.

Vote every week for your favorite charity. Why? Because every three months, the charity with the most votes in each of the five categories (Arts & Culture, Community Development, Education, Environment & Wildlife and Health & Wellness) will receive $200,000 in funding from American Express.

Voting is open to everyone… All you have to do is register for Members Project and log in to cast your vote. Voting for the first round ends on May 24, 2010.

Volunteer: When an hour is more than just an hour.

Any amount of time is worth so much more than you know. Members Project can help you find the right volunteer opportunity for you. If you are an American Express cardholder, you can earn Membership Rewards Points by volunteering through Members Project. You can use those Rewards Points towards things you need, or you can donate them right back to the charity of your choice. To find some amazing volunteer opportunities in your area, go to the Members Project Volunteer Page.

Donate: Made simple

If you’d like to just give monetarily, Members Project  has made it easy to do that as well! You can search for your favorite charity by name, or narrow it down to certain areas. If you are an American Express cardholder and would like to donate Membership Rewards Points, you can do that through the Members Project Donation Page.

I highly encourage you to join and do you part.

** This is a post supporting Members Project from American Express. I have not been compensated for this post, however, by posting about Members Project, I am eligible to win a gift card provided by One2One Network.