Need some advice. How should I look for and join an active open source project?

I'm looking for Java/C#/backend. Not to big on JS... But definitely No Frontend web stuff

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Checkout the collab section on DevRant. This list looks interesting too:
https://github.com/MunGell/...

@fckIE nice list. Yes I did check out the Collab but a lot are just ideas not something that's active.

Also just looking for general tips on finding and how to go about joining a project. Like do I just start looking at open issues and making PRs or I should contact the owners first etc

Working on something you use is recommended. I plan on working on the VRTK which is a Unity plugin that makes making VR games easier. Im using that myself so I know how the base of the code works.

Check CONTRIBUTING.md and fix issues, make pull requests and you will hear if they want you to do it a little different.