This sounds pretty intriguing
Help Wanted: Chess Coordinator
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http://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=resources.returned.response.openpos.positionDetail&positionId=2651
Country
Saint Lucia
Program Area
Education and Teacher Training
Community and Youth Development
Partner
National Community Foundation
Projected Start Date
August, 2010
Duration
12 months
Description
A Peace Corps Response Volunteer is needed to serve as a Chess Coordinator for the National Community Foundation. Saint Lucia faces many challenges including unemployment, crime, and an under-educated population. It is unrealistic to expect any one program to fix all of these issues. However, it is obvious that the country would benefit from a giant infusion of self-discipline, strategic thinking, and increased self esteem. Surprisingly, the beginning of change for this small country of 150,000 people and 238,000 square miles may be connected to a classic game. The needed change may start with the children who take to the game with unbelievable enthusiasm and then spill over to the tight knit communities where they live. The game is chess.