This document provides guidance on contributing to open source Perl projects. It begins by introducing the speaker and their experience with Perl. It then encourages contributions and discusses where contributions can be made, including to Perl core and CPAN modules. It provides tips on getting started with contributions, such as looking for small, easy issues to address first to learn the process. The document outlines how to submit patches, including finding version control repositories and bug trackers and how to structure patches for acceptance. It notes what happens after a patch is submitted and offers advice on persistence if a patch is rejected or goes unanswered. The overall message is that contributing can be a fun way to learn and help the Perl community.