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GeekCorps: A 'Corps' for the Rest of Us

There are a lot of Corps out there (PeaceCorps, AmeriCorps, PolitiCorps, StoryCorps and of course the Marine Corps), so why not one for those of us who are really good with computers but not so good at teaching English or conducting interviews or handling weapons?


News flash! There is: GeekCorps. The organization "promotes stability and prosperity in the developing world through information and communication technology." GeekCorps volunteers help create and support the communication and technological infrastructure of developing nations. They also train businesses, governments and organizations in these areas. For more information, check out their site.


This entry is by Douglas, a New Yorker who gets geekiest when he's podcasting.