Volunteers Wanted for a "Dark Café" at the Mohr Villa
Sehbehindert-aber Richtig e.V.
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- Organisation & Administration
About the volunteering opportunity
We are the social organization “Sehbehindert – aber Richtig” (Visually Impaired—But Just Right) from Munich. At our organization, visually impaired and blind social educators provide guidance and support to young people with visual impairments.
On Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1, 2026, a pop-up “dark café” will take place at the Mohr Villa in Munich-Freimann. Two blind hosts with years of experience will serve coffee and cake there in complete darkness. This allows sighted guests to experience, if only for a moment, what everyday life is like without sight, while blind people demonstrate their skills.
Every hour on the hour (1:00, 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00 p.m.), a group of up to 16 guests enters the “Dark Café” for 45 minutes. During the 15-minute intervals in between, the tables are cleared and everything is prepared so that the guides can serve the next group independently. The guides handle the serving and collecting payments themselves.
On Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1, 2026, a pop-up “dark café” will take place at the Mohr Villa in Munich-Freimann. Two blind hosts with years of experience will serve coffee and cake there in complete darkness. This allows sighted guests to experience, if only for a moment, what everyday life is like without sight, while blind people demonstrate their skills.
Every hour on the hour (1:00, 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00 p.m.), a group of up to 16 guests enters the “Dark Café” for 45 minutes. During the 15-minute intervals in between, the tables are cleared and everything is prepared so that the guides can serve the next group independently. The guides handle the serving and collecting payments themselves.
Your Tasks
We are looking for support for this
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Accompanying the blind guides:
- Friday, Oct. 30: Pickup at 3:00 p. m. at the main train station, then to the hotel in Unterföhring and to the Mohr Villa
- Saturday, October 31: Around 11:00 a.m. from the hotel to the Mohr Villa; in the evening, around 5:30 p.m., back to the hotel
- Sunday, November 1: Around 11:00 a.m. from the hotel to the Mohr Villa; around 4:50 p.m. to the train at the main station
- The trips between the hotel and the Mohr Villa take about 10 minutes by taxi, car-sharing service, or personal car. A driver’s license is welcome but not required. Travel expenses will be covered; if using your own car, you’ll receive €0.30 per kilometer.
- Setup on Friday, October 30, starting at 4:00 p.m.: Darken the room, tape up windows and doors, set up tables, and prepare the kitchen. You may arrive later.
- Help at the Dark Café: Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (including cleanup). Prepare coffee, cake, and drinks, and clear the tables between groups.
- Baking cakes: Drop off by Friday, October 30, at 3:00 p.m. at our office at the Impact Hub (Gotzinger Str. 8, Sendling) or by 11:30 a.m. on the respective day at the Mohr Villa. The cost of ingredients will be reimbursed upon presentation of a receipt.
What We Offer
- A unique insight into daily life without sight
- On-site orientation and a designated contact person
- Insurance coverage during the assignment
What's needed
For this volunteering opportunity, basic German skills are required.
No prior experience is necessary; we'll train everyone on-site. What's important is reliability and a willingness to help out. A driver's license is helpful for assisting the guides, but it's not required.
Time required
Once
Friday, October 30, through Sunday, November 1, 2026. You can sign up for one or more shifts ranging from 2.5 to 3.5 hours.
Important notice
When you contact us, please let us know how and when you'd like to help.
Location
Sehbehindert-aber Richtig e.V.
"Visually Impaired—But Strong" is a social organization that guides and supports visually impaired and blind teenagers and young adults in leading more self-determined lives in society. We offer online programs and in-person seminars focused on personal development.