His ambition is to get 500,000 more young people taking part in non-paid activities during the next three years. It may seem like a tall order, but Hope has got help in the form of volunteering charity v.
Hope believes the opportunities open to young people need to be wide ranging and meet children's needs: "v is doing that very well, giving money to local areas and to youth organisations who engage with young people in a variety of ways."
One of the strategies he believes will encourage young people to get involved is to make sure the opportunities on offer meet their interests. "Lots of young people like the environment, and there's lots to do in art and drama because it can be a great way of expressing yourself and getting other people involved."
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