Contact us
Curious about volunteering, visiting the shop, or supporting a project? We would be glad to hear from you.
Start a conversation.
Tell us what brings you to the Boatshop. If you are interested in volunteering, let us know about any experience you have—or simply what you would like to learn.
No boatbuilding background required.
Our volunteers arrive with all kinds of skills and experience. What connects us is a willingness to work together, learn from professional shipwrights, and help preserve Oyster Bay’s maritime heritage.
Projects can include hands-on boatbuilding and restoration, vessel maintenance, materials and tool organization, fundraising, events, and the many practical tasks that keep Building J active.
Workdays sometimes change, so please send a note before planning a first visit. If the doors are open, you are welcome to come in and see what is underway.
