Earn $21 for Up to 20 Minutes of Voice Recording – English (Chinese) - U.S. ONLY

Volga Partners is seeking U.S.-based participants for a paid English Voice Biometrics Research Study supporting the development of next-generation Artificial Intelligence (AI) speech technology. If selected, you'll complete a one-time guided English voice recording session from the comfort of your home using your own compatible device. Compensation: $21 USD Time Commitment: Up to 20 minutes Location: Remote (U.S. Only) Who We're Looking For We're currently seeking participants whose everyday English speech is best described as: English (Chinese-Influenced) – EN-ZH This includes individuals whose English is naturally influenced by Chinese. What's Involved? If selected, you will: Complete one guided English voice recording session. Participate remotely using your own compatible device. Follow simple recording instructions. Record in a reasonably quiet indoor environment. Use the same device throughout the entire recording session. Help improve future AI voice and speech technologies. No previous experience is required. Basic Requirements To participate, you must: Be at least 18 years of age. Currently reside in one of the approved U.S. states for this project. Complete your recording session from your current state of residence. Have access to one of the following compatible devices: iPhone (iOS) iPad (iPadOS) Mac (macOS) Android Phone Windows Computer Be able to complete the recording session in a reasonably quiet indoor environment. Only participate once for this project. Important Information This is a paid research participation opportunity and is not an offer of employment. Participation is completely voluntary. Submission of an application does not guarantee selection. Participants may be selected based on project eligibility, demographic balancing, quality standards, and overall project capacity. All required Participant Agreements, Compliance Documents, identity verification (if applicable), and project acknowledgments must be completed before participation. Participants who do not complete all required documentation will not be eligible to participate in the study or receive compensation. Approved participants will receive detailed recording instructions before beginning the project. Compensation is provided only to approved participants who successfully complete all required project activities and applicable quality review. How to Apply Please submit your Upwork proposal expressing your interest in participating. Qualified applicants will be contacted through Upwork with the next steps, including eligibility screening, participant registration, required compliance documentation, and recording instructions. We look forward to hearing from you!