More than 100 people have signed up so far to help Operation Red Nose Prince George deliver safe rides home during the 2014 holiday season - meaning the designated driving service is about a quarter of the way towards its goal of 450 volunteers.
"We'd like to have about 350 more volunteers to ensure we can meet the demand for rides that we expect during the holiday season," said Operation Red Nose spokesperson Andrea Johnson.
With only three weeks left before the first night of service on Nov. 28, volunteers are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible at www.ornpg.ca.
The application includes a criminal record check form. Volunteers can simply fill it out, print it out and take it, along with their driver's license, to the RCMP's main detachment at 450 Victoria St.
On average, 15 road teams of three will be on call each night of service, working from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. This year, Operation Red Nose will be in service Nov. 28 and 29, Dec. 5 and 6, Dec. 12 and 13, Dec. 19 and 20 and New Year's Eve.
The free, seasonal service, organized by the Rotary Club of Prince George - Nechako, in partnership with the RCMP and ICBC, allows party-goers to not only get themselves home safely, but their vehicles too.
Those who require more information about how they can help are asked to call volunteer co-ordinator Karen Toombs at 250-961-6465.
