Become A Member

More than a TV station, PhillyCAM is a vibrant community center that connects people and teaches them to become creators, not just consumers, of high-quality independent and non-commercial media.

PhillyCAM is your one-stop shop for getting involved in your community and sharing your stories. We offer workshops and resources to help you create your shows, podcasts, or videos. Whether you have a hidden talent, a story to tell, or a burning local issue you want to address, PhillyCAM empowers you to get your voice heard. Our platforms, including cable TV, FM radio, and even online spaces, become your megaphone to reach your neighbors, fellow Philadelphians, and a worldwide audience

Anyone who lives or works in the greater Philadelphia community is welcome to join PhillyCAM.

Individual Membership $30 (Seniors 65+/Students $20)

Benefits Include:

Gain media production skills and access to PhillyCAM equipment certification
Distribute your show on multiple platforms reaching an audience of over 1 million residents in Philadelphia
Access TV Production studios, computer lab, and meeting spaces
Your show on PhillyCAM’s Video On Demand
Attend special members networking events, screenings and mixers
A member profile on PhillyCAM’s website
Stay updated on media-related opportunities through our monthly Members e-News.
Participate at the leadership level as a board or committee member
Vote in PhillyCAM’s annual board of directors' election.
Contribute as a Volunteer.

The Join Now button will redirect you to our member management site to sign up for a membership.

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Organization Membership ($40 - $275)

Organizational memberships are only designated for non-profits, community groups, collectives, and educational institutions.

Benefits include:
All the benefits of Individual Membership -plus-

Delegate five members who can access Member benefits on behalf of your organization.
Submit non-commercial information for PhillyCAM’s electronic bulletin board.
Produce a radio PSA (maximum 60 seconds) to air indefinitely as part of our PSA rotation* on WPPM 106.5 FM.
*Organaizations who participate in WPPM annual PSA Drive receive a complimentary PSA.
Partner with PhillyCAM to promote and host community events with our diverse membership representing all Philadelphia zip codes and the surrounding region.
Receive 2 voting ballots for PhillyCAM’s Annual Board Election.
Choose One Complementary Production Service Per Year:
- Request production support for a short PSA for use on social media and PhillyCAM channels.
- Represent your organization in PhillyCAM programs addressing current events, local campaigns, and social impact initiatives.
- Recieve Production support from PhillyCAM for to stream live video from your special events, produce and edit short videos for online social media, and tape community forums in our Television Studio.
- Receive up to two hours of consultation about your project with PhillyCAM staff consultants. Can be used in a single session or combined through multiple sessions.
- Reserve PhillyCAM’s Community Room for production related activities and meetings.
- (phillycam.org/hireus)

Non-profit organizations and community groups can pay for membership by invoice. Non-profit organizations or community groups may be asked to submit proof of non-profit status or a history of working collectively.

The Join Now button will redirect you to our member management site to sign up for a membership.

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Youth Membership (No Fee)

To support and embrace youth voices we created PhillyCAM’s Youth Program. Our students learn to access, analyze, create and share digital media content with thoughtfulness and social respon

PhillyCAM offers workshops, independent study and opportunities for advanced training throughout the year.

Contact Ariel Taylor, our Youth Media Manager, for more information about our Youth Program.

Other Ways to Join

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, our facility is now open for appointments only on Tuesdays, and Saturdays. You can pay in-person by check or money order.

Mail your membership check or money order to:
PhillyCAM
P.O. Box 43776
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Renewing Your Membership

Selecting the appropriate renew button will redirect to a login prompt for PhillyCAM's member management site. Please input your username and password to access your account. If this is the first time renewing your membership since April 2021, you may need to create a new password.

Renew Individual Membership | Renew Organization Membership

If you have questions or need help renewing your membership, email Media Center Manager, Onika Carrine for assistance

Renewing Organization Member, if you are not your organization's primary contact, email Onika Carrine for assistance renewing your membership.