The National Framework for Youth Action and Engagement, outlined in the Russell Commission's final report, sets out plans to create up to 12,000 new full-time volunteering opportunities, 80,000 new part-time place- ments and 300,000 "taster" activities for young people in the UK over the next five years.
It is hoped these 392,000 activities combined with existing opportunities and increased interest will allow the million volunteer target to be met.
The framework, which young people have suggested should be called V4UK, will be delivered by a youth-led implementation body that would contract organisations to provide 400 support staff across England.
Also proposed is a UK-wide web site offering a database of youth volunteering opportunities, advice, training and forums.
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