Employee Volunteerism

As 20,000 Californians who live and work in the communities we serve, the men and women of PG&E play an active role in brightening life for their fellow Californians. Just as our people are an immeasurable part of our business, PG&E employees are an integral part of our community outreach and improvement efforts. Collectively volunteering 27,500 hours in 2010- effectively representing more than every employee- PG&E volunteers assisted in a range of charitable efforts across Northern and Central California.

See how PG&E employees are making a difference below.

Earth Day

On Earth Day 2010, 1,200 PG&E volunteers spread out across California, helping to restore and cleanup 18 state parks. In our decade of support, PG&E has contributed $1.2 million in donations and over 20,000 volunteer hours to better the parks that show California at its best.

Habitat for Humanity

As a member of an elite group of top Habitat for Humanity supporters nation-wide that includes the US Government and the Red Cross, PG&E provides over a million dollars in funding each year and thousands of hours of employee labor. Together, the efforts place solar panels on every new Habitat home, creating clean energy and lowering homeowner costs by an average of $500 annually.

"When I go in (to volunteer), I get to hear the person's story about how they are trying to get back on their feet," he said. "It opens your eyes...I like giving back to these organizations that help out. It’s a great feeling"

Matthew Roy PG&E Transportation Services

Food Programs

In 2010, PG&E supported food programs in communities from Arcadia to Atascadero helping provide meals and supplemental groceries for those who might be struggling to make ends meet. These donations were supported by regional PG&E employee volunteers who assisted with preparing, packing and serving thousands of pounds of food.

"Supporting Second Harvest Food Bank Senior Brown Bag Food Program is one way that we can help our senior citizens adjust to the increasing cost of living and ensure they are aware of the many financial assistance programs that are available to them"

Cynthia Pollard, PG&E Government Relations