1. Volunteers, typically young people, who work in hospitals or other institutions providing non-medical assistance to patients and staff.
Usage: plural form; chiefly North American; named after the striped uniforms traditionally worn by such volunteers

Examples

• The candystripers at the hospital helped patients find their rooms and delivered flowers.
• She spent her summer as one of the candystripers, gaining valuable experience in healthcare settings.
• The candystripers wore their distinctive red and white striped uniforms while working on the pediatric ward.
• Many candystripers go on to pursue careers in nursing or medicine.
• The hospital recruited candystripers to assist with patient comfort and administrative tasks.