Blog Updates and inspiration

Flannel. Denim. Cuffed pants. Mason jars. What do all of these things have in common, you ask? Simple: if you are seeing all of these items, you have likely laid eyes on a fascinating breed of individual – the Invisible Children team member. Step into our office on any given day and you’re likely to […]

There’s been a new buzz around the office – our fall interns have finally arrived. It’s only a week in, and we can already tell this new class is a great one. Here’s the breakdown: 15 girls, 3 guys. 18 to 24 years old. They’re from five different countries and nine U.S. states. Collectively, they’ve probably visited half the globe. Last Wednesday was […]

We’ve been keeping tabs on our Warped Tour Roadies, Nathan and Catherine, as they travel across the country and spread the word about Invisible Children. They’ve met some incredible bands and Invisible Children supporters, and we love hearing their stories. This week, Catherine reflects on some of the random acts of kindness she’s seen on tour. And from what we can […]

So by now, your application is sent; you’re willing to put it all on the line, leave your life at home, and make an impact in your world as an Invisible Children intern. Whether you’ve already applied, are thinking about applying, or decided it’s not the right time, our summer interns want to share their […]

Looking for an internship that’s more challenging than coffee runs and making copies? At Invisible Children, we trust our interns with valuable assignments, and their efforts directly affect our mission to bring a permanent end to the LRA conflict. As our Executive Assistant and Director of People Operations said, “You do real work. Real projects that make […]

Our intern class (myself included) have spent the last 4 months creating a home away from home together here in beautiful San Diego, abode of the Invisible Children Headquarters. We managed to make a feast and have amazing conversation this past week over a unifying turkey, and a festive and undoubtedly perfect playlist. Topics of […]

Last Thursday, I was invited with a group of Invisible Children interns and Roadies to meet a local author for donuts. I had not heard of the author, but I knew exactly how I felt about donuts so I said yes (a thousand times yes). We showed up at a nondescript office building in San […]

Not only do I have the fantastic job of being a staff writer at Invisible Children, but I also have the fantastic job of heading up the IC Appreciation Subcommittee (under the umbrella of the Fun Committee — we have committees for dayssss). My small committee chooses different employees and interns to appreciate at random. […]