Operation Red Nose is slightly more than halfway to its goal of 300 volunteers.
As of Thursday, 163 people had signed up to help out, spokeswoman Andrea Johnson said, an increase of 47 people since the official launch for the effort was held Nov. 6.
"We are ecstatic with those numbers, although we still have a ways to go," Johnson said.
Going into its 15th season in Prince George, Operation Red Nose is a free, confidential designated driving service organized by the Rotary Club of Prince George Nechako in partnership with the RCMP and ICBC.
The service's first night is Friday, Nov. 30 and it continues nine nights, Dec. 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 and New Year's Eve.
Volunteer road teams of three not only gets party-goers home safely, but their vehicles too.
"It's available to anyone who does not feel fit to drive their own vehicle home," Johnson said.
Those interested in volunteering can go to www.ornpg.ca to find an application form.
To be eligible, volunteers must be 19 years old, have a valid driver's license and fill out the required criminal record check forms that are included in their application.
Volunteers can be designated drivers, navigators and operate phones out of Operation Red Nose headquarters. On average, about 15 teams of three will be on call each night of service, working from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m.
