Nonprofit
Leveling the Playing Field (Philadelphia)
A youth sports charity that collects donated sports gear and gives it free to schools and programs that serve kids in under-resourced communities. Volunteers sort and check gear at its Philadelphia warehouse in Sharon Hill.
- Free
- Kids OK
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What they do
Volunteers book a shift of about two hours, by appointment, to sort and inventory donated gear, check that it is in good shape, and keep the warehouse in order. Individuals and groups may sign up. Volunteers must be at least 10, and an adult must come with anyone under 15.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
- Ages
- Ages 10 and up
- Who is there
- All ages
When and where
The drop-off bin outside the warehouse is open 24 hours a day. Volunteer shifts are booked by appointment, and pick-ups need prior approval. Days and months of operation are not stated.
Philadelphia warehouse
Meets outside the city and serves Philadelphia.
- Address
- 404 Elmwood Avenue, Sharon Hill, PA 19079
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: To volunteer, book a shift through the VolunteerHub link on the volunteer page, or email info@levelingtheplayingfield.org. To get gear, a school or sports program submits the online grant application, which is reviewed before a site call or visit..
Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.
What to expect
A shift lasts about two hours at the Sharon Hill warehouse. You sort donated gear, check that it is in usable shape, and help keep the shelves in order. No training is required, and individuals and groups both come.
Tips for your first visit
- The warehouse is in Sharon Hill, outside the city, so plan travel time
- Anyone under 15 must come with an adult, and volunteers must be at least 10
- Book your shift in advance, since volunteering is by appointment only
Newcomer welcome
Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: Volunteer shifts are booked online through a clear route. No training is required, though basic knowledge of sports gear is preferred. The gear grant is for programs, not individual families..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Free. Donated gear is free to approved programs. The grant gives access to donated gear only, not money. The pages read do not state a cost to volunteer.
- How often
- One time event
Access and languages
- Wheelchair access
- We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
- Languages spoken
- We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Requirements
- Children can take part with a parent.
How to reach them
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: levelingtheplayingfield.org Source: levelingtheplayingfield.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: levelingtheplayingfield.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Email: Philadelphia@levelingtheplayingfield.org Source: levelingtheplayingfield.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: levelingtheplayingfield.org, seen October 8, 2026
Sources and last check
Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Probably active
- Our confidence in this listing
- High
We think this group is probably still active, but the newest sign we found is more than a year old.
- levelingtheplayingfield.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Kind, Schedule, Location, Cost, First step, Contacts, Status, Requirements, Roles
- pysc.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Lead
- levelingtheplayingfield.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, Cost, First step, Requirements
- levelingtheplayingfield.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: First step, Contacts, Requirements
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