Voice Recorder
Remote • English voice recording • Under 60 minutes • Earn $15–$27+ per completed task
Your voice can help us better understand how people from different language backgrounds naturally speak and interact with voice technology.
Volga Partners is inviting multilingual participants to join a global language research project focused on understanding natural English speech across different languages, accents, generations, regions, and devices.
Participants will complete a short, guided English voice-recording activity remotely using their own device.
Most participants finish in approximately 20–35 minutes, and the entire task is designed to take less than 60 minutes.
No professional voice, acting, or research experience is required.
Important: Recordings are in English
Although we are seeking participants from different language and cultural backgrounds, all recording prompts for this project will be in English.
Participants should:
Have strong English reading and comprehension skills
Be comfortable reading short English sentences and conversational prompts aloud
Be able to understand and follow written instructions in English
Speak clearly and naturally when recording
You do not need a specific English accent. We want to hear natural voices from people with different language backgrounds.
Languages & backgrounds we’re seeking
In addition to strong English reading skills, we’re currently looking for participants with the following language backgrounds:
Chinese — Mandarin, Cantonese & regional varieties
Vietnamese
Portuguese
Albanian
European / Metropolitan French
Canadian French
African French
North African / Maghrebi French
Arabic-French
Caribbean French
Haitian French
Other regional French accents & varieties
Native, fluent, and bilingual speakers may be considered depending on the research group.
Voices across generations
We’re looking for adults across different generations and backgrounds to help us capture a broad range of natural voices.
Age groups:
18–27
28–39
40–54
55–70
71+
Participants age 50+ are especially encouraged to apply — additional incentive available!
What you’ll do
Selected participants will:
Read and record short conversational prompts in English
Use their natural speaking voice and pronunciation
Complete the recording remotely from a quiet location
Follow simple recording and audio-quality instructions
Submit completed recordings through the designated project platform
Respond to the project team if clarification or a rerecording is needed
The goal is clear, natural, everyday speech — no professional recording experience is necessary.
What you’ll need
Participants must have access to a clear, properly working personal device capable of completing voice-recording activities.
Compatible devices may include:
Smartphone
Tablet / iPad
Laptop or desktop computer
Apple computer, including MacBook or iMac
iPad and Apple computer users are especially encouraged to apply — additional incentive available!
You will also need:
Reliable internet access
A quiet indoor recording environment
Strong English reading and comprehension skills
Ability to clearly read English prompts aloud
Fluency or strong proficiency in at least one of the listed language groups
Compensation
This is a paid, remote research opportunity.
$25.00 per completed task: European / Metropolitan French, Canadian French
$20.00 per completed task: Albanian
$15.00 per completed task: Chinese — Mandarin, Cantonese & regional varieties, Vietnamese, Portuguese, African French, North African / Maghrebi French, Arabic-French, Caribbean French, Haitian French, other regional French accents & varieties
Earn an additional $2.00
Receive an additional $2.00 on top of your applicable task rate if any of the following applies to you:
Age 55–70
Age 71+
Recording on an iPad
Recording on an Apple computer (MacBook or iMac)
If you qualify under any of the categories above, an additional $2.00 will be added to your applicable task rate.
Please select your correct age range and the device you intend to use when registering so our team can confirm your eligibility.
Interested in participating?
Our team will review your information and contact you if your profile matches one of our current research groups.
Know someone who may be a great fit? Referrals are welcome! Feel free to share this opportunity with friends, family members, colleagues, or members of your community.
About Volga Partners
Volga Partners supports global technology, data, and AI research initiatives by connecting diverse participant communities with opportunities to contribute to emerging research.
Different generations. Different language backgrounds. Different voices. One global research community.