OPERATION
RED NOSE
CHILLIWACK
Make a Call That Saves Lives
What is Operation Red Nose?
Operation Red Nose is a safe ride service available during the month of December. The service started in 1984 and is available in over 100 communities across Canada—including Chilliwack!
How does it work?
A quick phone call puts you in touch with a team of volunteers who will drive you home safely in your own vehicle.
Drivers who use Operation Red Nose can make a donation to help cover the costs of the program and help support Chilliwack Restorative Justice.
Volunteer with Operation Red Nose.
Let's Keep Our Roads Safe This Holiday Season.
Volunteers start each night at our headquarters at the Griffin Security Office, 9300 Nowell Street, where we provide training and food. About 10 to 20 teams will be on call from 8:30 pm to 3:00 am every Friday and Saturday night from November 24 to December 31 (Except December 29 and 30).
Bring a couple of friends to volunteer as a driver team!
Volunteering with Operation Red Nose helps keep our roads safe and raises funds for Chilliwack Restorative Justice!
Steps to be involved as Volunteer
1. Review Volunteer opportunities below
2. Complete the online application form here: ORN Online Application
3. Complete paper copy of ORN Volunteer Application form (emailed to you when you fill out the online form). You
may also receive a paper application at the RCMP detachment (45924 Airport Rd)/CRJ office (45877 Wellington Ave).
4. Go to RCMP detachment to complete the Criminal Record Check (bring paper application with you).
5. After criminal record check is complete, bring application to CRJ office and wait for scheduling and
additional confirmation.
6. Questions? Email our Coordinator, Kate: info@restoringjustice.ca
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
1. Escort Driver - The volunteer who drives the team (Designated Driver and Navigator) in their own vehicle.
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Follow the client vehicle from pick up location to drop off location
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Clients are NOT allowed in the escort vehicle
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Keep track of the KM’s driven and we will reimburse you with gas coupons – Fill out Fuel Reimbursement Form at the end of the night
2. Designated Driver - The volunteer who drives the client’s vehicle.
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Check for M+S Winter Tires & BC License Plates
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Ensure the vehicle is safe for driving.
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Drive slowly and always keep your escort driver in sight behind you.
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Remember you are driving someone else’s vehicle – be sure to drive responsibly
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Gives the keys back to the client at the end of the ride
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Always follow the rules of the road – Operation Red Nose is not responsible for any traffic tickets you occur during the night
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Designated driver is with the navigator at all time
3. Navigator - Rides in the client’s vehicles with designated driver at all times (NO EXCEPTIONS)
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Ask clients to sit in the back of the vehicle
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Fills out the transportation forms, receives donations, and gives the client a receipt.
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Calls Venue Manager to provide client CC for donation payment
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In charge of cellphone and contacts dispatch at headquarters
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Calls the client’s cellphone number provided to arrange a meeting point or call if you cannot find the client
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Count the donations you received at the end of the evening.
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Fill out the Daily Trip Form with total # of rides and amount of donations
4. Phone Operator - volunteer answering the phones for rides.
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Answers incoming calls from the public wishing to use the service.
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Determines location of client and destination to be driven to.
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Ensures that this is within the boundaries of the service.
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Records all relevant information about the client, then passes this information on to the dispatcher.
5. Dispatcher - Person who dispatches driver teams to client locations and maintains contact via cell phone.
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Must be organized
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Able to multitask and work well under pressure.
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Must be at least 16 years of age.
Any Questions, please contact our Coordinator, Kate: info@restoringjustice.ca
Volunteer Orientation
VIDEO
2023 GOLD SPONSORS
2023 SILVER SPONSORS
2023 BRONZE SPONSORS
Be an Operation Red Nose Sponsor.
Help Build Safer Communities.
GOLD LEVEL SPONSORSHIP
$2,500+
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Your logo appears on Operation Red Nose posters distributed throughout Chilliwack.
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You are acknowledged as a sponsor in media during Operation Red Nose campaign
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Your promotional material is shared with volunteers and drivers
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You are mentioned as a Gold Level Sponsor in next year’s sponsorship package
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You receive acknowledgment in post-campaign thank-you ads.
Added Benefits for Gold Sponsors
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Your logo appears at the kickoff event (local)
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Your signage is displayed at the Operation Red Nose headquarters during the campaign and all other promotional events including the recognition reception in January.
SILVER LEVEL SPONSORSHIP
$1,000 – $2,499
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Your logo appears on Operation Red Nose posters distributed throughout Chilliwack.
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You are acknowledged as a sponsor in media during Operation Red Nose campaign
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Your promotional material is shared with volunteers and drivers
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You are mentioned as a Silver Level Sponsor in next year’s sponsorship package
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You receive acknowledgment in post-campaign thank-you ads.
Added Benefits for Silver Sponsors
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Your signage is displayed at the Operation Red Nose headquarters during the campaign and all other promotional events including the recognition reception in January.
BRONZE LEVEL SPONSORSHIP
$500 – $999
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Your logo appears on Operation Red Nose posters distributed throughout Chilliwack.
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You are acknowledged as a sponsor in media during Operation Red Nose campaign
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Your promotional material is shared with volunteers and drivers
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You are mentioned as a Bronze Level Sponsor in next year’s sponsorship package
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You receive acknowledgment in post-campaign thank-you ads.
