Employee Volunteerism

Volunteerism at Consumers Energy

Consumers Energy employees and retirees give back to nonprofits through volunteer service and programs that are supported by the Foundation. Together, this work helps address local needs and strengthens nonprofits and the communities where we live and work.

2025 Employee and Retiree Volunteer Impact

583 Nonprofits Supported

81,730 Hours Contributed

$463,053 Awarded Through Volunteer and Matching Grants

Consumers Energy employee volunteer painting a home for Habitat for Humanity

Employee Volunteer Impact

Employees contributed 60,361 hours of service supporting 475 nonprofit partners across 57 Michigan counties, generating an estimated $2.1 million economic impact.*

*Estimated economic impact is calculated using the 2025 Independent Sector national average value of volunteer time.

Programs That Turn Volunteer Service into Community Impact

Consumers Energy employees and retirees contribute more than their time. They share their experience, leadership, and care for the community in positive ways. This includes serving on nonprofit boards and committees, mentoring and coaching youth, and supporting local programs that address critical needs within the community. Their commitment helps nonprofits deliver meaningful impact across Michigan. The Consumers Energy Foundation supports this volunteer work through the programs below:

Volunteer Investment

Employees and retirees can earn grants through the VIP program to help qualified nonprofits including public schools.

Caring for Community Grants

When five or more employees or retirees volunteer as a team, their service earns a $250 grant for the nonprofit they serve.

Matching Gifts

Employee and retiree donations of $25 or more to qualifying nonprofits are matched dollar-for-dollar by the Consumers Energy Foundation.

Consumers Energy volunteers at Hidden Harvest food bank

Employees volunteer at local shelters, helping prepare and serve meals for neighbors in need.

Consumers Energy volunteer putting siding on a home

Employees volunteer their time to help build safe, affordable housing for families and individuals in their communities.

Consumers Energy employee volunteering at a student robotics event

An employee volunteer mentors students at a robotics competition, sharing skills through hands-on learning.

Employee volunteers pack and prepare food boxes to support nonprofits that help families in need.

Consumers energy volunteers planting trees

Volunteers come together to improve shared spaces by planting trees and caring for the environment.