Trying to get a foot in the door!

I apologized in advance if this e-mail has caused any inconvenience to you.

My name is JJ Trotta and I am looking for any advice you can give me with 
regards to finding a job in the service-learning/community service field.  I 
am new to this discussion group.  I assume that most of you are in various 
administrative positions.  Someday, I hope to be in a similar administrative 
position.  However, I am currently just trying to get my foot in the door.

Along with the advice on finding a job in the field of service-learning, I 
was wondering if anyone could help me answer a question.

****How do I get experience working in this field if nobody will give me the 
experience in the first place? (Mainly because they are all looking for 
people with more experience?)****

I admit that this is a confusing question.  I am very confused and I am 
looking for some answers.

If you have any comments you can send them to me at: jsquared88@hotmail.com.

Thank you for your time.  If there is anyone who is still interested you can 
keep reading.
If not, I thank you again for taking the time to read this letter.

Here is some extra information about myself.

I am 24 years old and I just received my Masters in Social Work from Denver 
University. I have over 7 years of experience working with youth ages 5 and 
up.  This experience has mostly been in school settings.  I also have 3 
years of experience working with the
Alternative Spring Break Service Trip Program at St. John’s University and 
the College of St. Benedict in MN.

I have been working with service-learning, community service, and volunteer 
programs for a short time compared to most of you.  However, I already know 
that I love working with youth and that I want to make a difference in their 
lives using service-learning and
community service.  I am very excited about working in this field and want 
to get started right away, therefor you can understand why I am getting 
discouraged about the job hunt.

Thank you very much for your time.

John J. Trotta III (JJ)
jsquared88@hotmail.com


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