1. a volunteer, typically a young person, who works in a hospital or medical facility to assist patients and staff
Usage: informal; North American; named after the striped uniforms traditionally worn by such volunteers

Examples

• She worked as a candystriper during her high school summers to gain experience in healthcare.
• The candystripers at the hospital deliver flowers and mail to patients' rooms.
• Many candystripers go on to pursue careers in nursing or medicine.
• The hospital's candystriper program provides valuable training for young volunteers.
• He volunteered as a candystriper to help his community and explore his interest in patient care.