Though they didn’t do anything wrong, a child placed in foster care can be scared and confused.That’s where Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers step in.Volunteers like Jerry Gauerke and Tami Ballew act as the eyes and ears for the court and as the voice for the children they help.They are sworn to find out what is in the best interest of the child.“It’s making a difference in the child’s life where they have no control and they have someone speaking for them,” Gauerke said.Hall-Dawson CASA is looking for at least 10 more volunteers to take part in a training program that begins Aug. 14.Piedmont CASA for Barrow, Jackson and Banks counties will begin training Sept. 4. Volunteers must be over 21 years old, have a clean background check and “have a heart for children.”Applications are available online or by calling the local CASA office.Volunteers will find out everything they can about the child by interviewing neighbors, teachers and family. From the information they gather, they’ll offer their recommendations to the court.Gauerke said volunteers aren’t psychiatrists or attorneys, just regular people saying what they think is best for the child.Volunteers don’t need to have experience or knowledge of the court system to be able to help.