I am just getting familiar with JotForm. Once I've made my survey how do I send it out to the people I want?

You can share your forms direct link via email: https://www.jotform.com/help/303-How-to-Send-a-form-via-email 

Also, if you have a website, you and embed your form to it: https://www.jotform.com/help/34-Adding-a-Form-to-a-Web-Page 

Let us know if you need more help, we will be glad to assist you.