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The Philadelphia Suns

A volunteer nonprofit in Chinatown that runs youth basketball and volleyball, a lion dance troupe, a tech team, scholarships and college visits.

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What they do

Young people can take part in basketball, volleyball, lion dance and tech programs. Volunteers help with athletic programs, community service, lion head repairs and leadership roles, and the volunteer page lists roles such as youth basketball assistant coach, event coordinator and graphic designer.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Community
Asian American community
Who is there
Kids, Teens

When and where

Lion dances at Lunar New Year parades in Chinatown in February, performances booked year-round for events, and youth basketball assistant coaching on Saturday mornings in season.

Days
Saturday
Times
Morning

Mailing address (IRS)

A mailing address on file, not a meeting place. We show only the ZIP code.

ZIP code
19107
Part of the city
Central

We do not have a meeting place for this group yet.

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Fill out the short volunteer survey linked from the Volunteer button on phillysuns.org, or email volunteer@phillysuns.org with questions. Youth coaches also complete onboarding and paperwork..

You need to sign up first.

What to expect

One easy first step is to watch a lion dance at a public event, such as the Lunar New Year parade in Chinatown in February. Volunteer roles run about 5 to 10 hours a month, or 3 hours on Saturday mornings for youth basketball coaches during the season. The site lists no fee to take part, and donations go to programs and scholarships.

Tips for your first visit

  • Ask which clearances a youth coach needs, since the page says only that clearances are required.
  • Email volunteer@phillysuns.org before you come, since no phone number is listed.
  • Check the news page for the date of the next Lunar New Year parade.

Newcomer welcome

Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: The volunteer page gives a short survey and an email address, which is a clear way in. It does not say how a young person joins a team, so it is not rated higher..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Cost not known yet. No fees listed. Funded by grants, fundraising and participant contributions.
How often
An ongoing role

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.

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 seen active
February 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
Medium

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