TransPerfect DataForceVoice & audio
Gardenia Speech Collection - United States (Minors)
$40/task
About this role, in TransPerfect DataForce's words
We are currently looking for native English (United States ) speakers, both adults and children, to participate in our Gardenia Speech Collection project .
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Who is eligible?
- To participate you should meet the following qualifying criteria:
- Be 7-17 years old.
- Be born and live in the United States.
- Be native speaker of English (United States) from any region of the United States.
- The parent/legal guardian of the child(ren) needs to register the child(ren), sign the Parental Consent Form and have a smartphone device available to download our app and use it for recording.
- Be able to use a wired headset or the device microphone for recording phrases.
- Have access to a quiet indoor environment to do the recordings.
- For this project, we are looking for participants in specific demographic groups to help develop bias free technology that would represent everyone.
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Gardenia Speech Collection - United States (Minors)
Welcome and thank you for your interest in working with us!
We are currently looking for native English (United States ) speakers, both adults and children, to participate in our Gardenia Speech Collection project .
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What is the project about?
The purpose of this project is to collect recordings of native English speech to improve voice assistant technologies.
Task Description:
For this project, we are looking for a wide variety of English (United States) speakers with various regional accents. Participants will record short wake-up phrases and scripted utterances typically used when interacting with a voice assistant, following the guidelines provided.
Please note: This registration form is intended only for registrations of minors (aged 7–17) . Adults interested in participating can sign up here: Gardenia Speech Collection - USA
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Who is eligible?
To participate you should meet the following qualifying criteria:
• Be 7-17 years old.
• Be born and live in the United States.
• Be native speaker of English (United States) from any region of the United States.
• The parent/legal guardian of the child(ren) needs to register the child(ren), sign the Parental Consent Form and have a smartphone device available to download our app and use it for recording.
• Be able to use a wired headset or the device microphone for recording phrases.
• Have access to a quiet indoor environment to do the recordings.
For this project, we are looking for participants in specific demographic groups to help develop bias free technology that would represent everyone.
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Where is the project taking place?
This is a fully remote project. You can participate from anywhere within the United States.
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How long does it take?
The estimated duration of the recording task is 30 minutes .
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How much is the compensation?
You will receive $40 USD for fully completed and accepted task (audio set) per child.
As payment method, we offer Wire Transfer , PayPal, Check and Gift Card , according to your preference.
Please note that our Quality Assurance team will review all submissions to ensure they meet the project specific requirements. The project team will provide you with feedback once the Quality Check process is completed.
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Questions or doubts?
If you have any doubts or questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at: DataForce.Sourcing@transperfect.com
If you're interested in participating and meet the above qualifying criteria, please click Apply Here, and complete the registration form.
Important: All your data will be kept confidential and WILL NOT be used for advertisement or distribution.
- If your selected payment method is Wire Transfer, the payment will be received within 14-17 business days after acceptance of your delivery. Wire Transfer is only available for payments exceeding 50 USD.
- If your selected payment method is PayPal or Check, the payment will be received within 10-15 business days after acceptance of your delivery. Please ensure you accept payments from TransPerfect to avoid PayPal returning the funds.
- If your selected payment method is Gift Card, the electronic gift card will be sent to you via email within 7-10 business days after acceptance of your delivery. Please keep an eye on your inbox and spam folder. For more information about the gift card we offer please visit the Tremendous Online Catalogue . NOTE: Monetary options (such as Venmo, PayPal, and bank transfer—full list available before redeeming your gift card) may include associated fees. Please review any applicable costs before redeeming your reward.
If you don’t have an account with us yet, do not worry, you will be guided to create one in three easy steps. If you already registered with us, please sign in to apply to this project.
DataForce is part of the TransPerfect family of companies, the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business with offices in more than 100 cities worldwide.
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- Getting paid
- Wire transfer, PayPal, check, Tremendous gift card or Western Union, depending on where you are. On remote projects pay is confirmed only after quality checks, which can take 2 to 6 weeks. dataforcecommunity.transperfect.com/FAQ
- Before your first paid task
- Each project sets its own selection step, for example a plot submitted for approval or registration videos. Your payment method and tax forms are requested after your first project or study. dataforcecommunity.transperfect.com/project/thyme-freelan..., dataforcecommunity.transperfect.com/project/colby-jack-re..., dataforcecommunity.transperfect.com/FAQ
- How much work
- TransPerfect does not guarantee any assignment, and deliverables can be rejected up to 90 days after upload without a reason. transperfect.com/dataforce/terms
- Contract
- Independent contractor of TransPerfect and its clients. transperfect.com/dataforce/terms
Read on the pages linked above on 23 Sep 2026. Platforms change these terms, so check the linked page before you rely on one.
How does the pay compare?Across Voice & audio roles, not this role alone
From our own daily reads of every open listing on the platforms we follow, not from TransPerfect DataForce's posting. How we count.
Pay across the field: Voice & audio
Across 368 roles in this field with a stated hourly rate in US dollars, on 11 platforms, the middle half pays $20 to $50 an hour at the top of the range, and the median is $30.
| Platform | Roles | Top of range, per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Alignerr | 138 | $20 to $280 · median $50 |
| Meridial (Invisible) | 51 | $20 to $65 · median $31 |
| AfterQuery | 49 | $30 to $135 · median $55 |
| micro1 | 41 | $12 to $100 · median $30 |
| Lionbridge | 39 | $10 to $45 · median $22 |
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- First seen here on 13 Sep 2026, and still on TransPerfect DataForce's list when we last read it on 13 Oct 2026.
- The listed pay has not changed since then.
- Posted by TransPerfect DataForce
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- Listing ID
- gardenia-speech-collection-us-minors
Pay as the source states it: “You will receive $40 USD for fully completed and accepted task (audio set) per child.”.
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